PHY1009 Language

1999-2000

Code: PHY1009
Title: Language
Instructors: Foreign Language Centre
HE credits: 20
ECTS credits: 10
Availability: programmes F302 and F322 only
Level: 1
Prerequisites: none
Corequisites: none
Background Assumed: GCSE in European language
Duration: Semesters I and II
Directed Study: 44 classes
Private Study: 156 hours
Supports Programme Aims: 3 and 12
Supports Programme Objectives: none

Assessment Methods

Written examination, listening comprehension test, oral examination.

Rationale

Physics students on programmes with European study (F302 or F322) need to develop their language skills to the point where they can live and study abroad in year 3 of the programme.

Intended Learning Outcomes

An improved ability to read, write, speak and listen in a foreign language.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Use links below to refer to information provided by the Foreign Language Centre.

Transferable Skills

Read, write, speak and listen in a foreign language.

Assignments

Refer to assessment information provided by the Foreign Language Centre.

Module Text

Not applicable

Supplementary Reading

Not applicable

Syllabus Plan and Content

Language	Ability on Entry	PHY1009	PHY2215
French	GCSE AO- or AS-level Good A-level	FLC3010F (20 credits) FLC4010F (20 credits) FLC5010F (20 credits)	FLC4010F (30 credits) FLC5010F (30 credits) FLC6010F (30 credits)
German	GCSE AO- or AS-level Good A-level	FLC3010G (20 credits) FLC4010G (20 credits) FLC5010G (20 credits)	FLC4010G (30 credits) FLC5010G (30 credits) FLC6010G (30 credits)
Spanish	GCSE AO- or AS-level Good A-level	FLC3010S (20 credits) FLC4010S (20 credits) FLC5010S (20 credits)	FLC4010S (30 credits) FLC5010S (30 credits) FLC6010S (30 credits)

Feedback to Students

This is managed by the Foreign Language Centre.

Feedback from Students

In addition to using the Foreign Language Centre systems, students can raise any matters of concern with the European Study Programme Co-ordinator.