This module is set at B1+ on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). (i) To deepen students awareness of key aspects of the contemporary French world of business; (ii) to provide students with an understanding of key aspects of contemporary French and Francophone societies; (iii) to further develop practical language skills (receptive and active); (iv) to promote students critical reading of French literature; (v) to build on the grammatical skills acquired in year 1.

This syllabus is set at B1+ on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Students are introduced in lectures to the study of social, historical, linguistic and literary aspects of contemporary France. Themes presented this semester are (i) the French world of work and business, (ii) representations of French modernity in film and literature, and (iii) French discourse genres. Oral and aural skills in French are a particular focus, and they are developed through the discussion of a broad selection of contemporary oral and written texts from diverse media. With the use of authentic material (both written and oral) and with a variety of linguistic activities simulating a business environment students are asked to deal competently with tasks encountered in specific situations. The areas of focus include: insurance, advertising and export. Students also study a literary text related to one of the lecture themes. The study of French grammar -in year 1- is continued.

On successful completion of this module students should be able to: Discuss a range of key issues and events relating the world of work and business in France; Engage with, and respond to, written target-language business documents; demonstrate good knowledge and understanding of a literary text; Speak and write in French more fluently and accurately, building on the grammatical competencies acquired in year 1.

On successful completion of this module students should be able to: Deliver a well structured presentation in the target language on a current French cultural issue; Attest a good level of autonomous learning skills.

On successful completion of this module students should be able to: Display fluency and spontaneity in communicating in the target language adequate to living or studying in a francophone society.

This module consists of one hour conversation class, a two hour tutorial, and one hour in the language laboratory. Students benefit from a wide and appropriate range of teaching and learning approaches, with an emphasis on small group tuition and interactive learning. All four language skills, listening, speaking, reading, and writing, are equally stressed in this module.