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Section 2 - Module Specification
Module Title Research Project (R102)
Module Code FRE289
Credit Value 0 Level 5 Mode of Delivery Distance Learning Semester 4
Module Organiser
Professor Shirley Jordan
Pre-requisite modules Co-requisite modules Overlapping modules
Yr II French core language None None
1) Content Description
Provide a description of the module, as it will appear in the Module Directory and on the Student Information
System (approx. 70-80 words).
In term 3, after the assessment period at the end of their second year, students will remain in Paris throughout the rest of the
term and the vacation to complete a study only (non-credited) piece of work. This is designed to develop research skills and
independent study; to enhance critical and cultural engagement; to optimize transferable skills; to further boost language skills,
and to give added value in terms of exit velocity as students return to London for their final year. The project takes the form of
EITHER an essay relating to a content module (a module taken in Year Two, for which additional research has been undertaken, or
a module the student intends to take in Year Three), OR a cultural fieldwork report relating to an aspect of the experience of
living or working in France. Students taking this latter option will be encouraged to take up a work experience placement.
The Project will be written in French. ULIP library and computing facilities will be available to students until the end of July.
Guidance will be provided by ULIP staff and by QMUL staff via VLE / email. The Project will be submitted at the start of Year 3.
Students will benefit from formative feedback which will help them to focus on the requirements of their final year.
2) Module Aims
Specify the aims of the module, i.e. the broad educational purposes for offering this module.
The aims are to develop independent research and study skills; to enhance critical and cultural engagement; to optimize
transferable skills; to further boost language skills, and to give added value in terms of exit velocity as students return to London
for their final year.