Module: Intermediate French Language Skills 4

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Intermediate French Language Skills 4
Module Code	FR214 (ITS) / FRE1008 (Banner)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Valerie O'Reilly
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Repeat examination

Description

This module, taught through French, aims to develop students’ language competence and fluency in written and spoken production at an upper intermediate level. Students will moreover encounter a variety of contemporary texts as well as a range of audio-visual sources in order to develop reading and listening comprehension. Awareness and knowledge of current affairs, culture and society in French-speaking countries are further consolidated. Moreover, teamwork and oral presentation skills are practiced throughout the semester.

Learning Outcomes

1. Express him/herself clearly and coherently in writing on familiar topics, and show his/her awareness of a variety of text type conventions, such as personal email, blog entry, report etc.
2. Understand main points from authentic textual and audio-visual sources in French on chosen topics.
3. Clearly communicate orally on topics beyond those relating to his/her immediate personal experience, such as current affairs and cultural production of the French-speaking countries, and provide arguments and examples supporting their point of view.
4. Demonstrate a degree of control of some advanced grammar; draw on relevant and appropriate vocabulary to express him/herself on topics concerning French-speaking culture, current affairs, and related topics.
5. Make effective use of digital tools and resources for language learning and language use (spoken and written), including searching and retrieving relevant and reliable information.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Tutorial	25	Timetabled small group language classes and task-based activities.
Group work	40	Individual and collaborative study. Reading and listening to authentic material, interaction with native speakers and/or classmates, completion of collaborative tasks.
Directed learning	40	Participation in online oral and written activities on chosen topics and related tasks given.
Assignment Completion	20	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Online resources

Module Resources
This module does not have any book resources. Various resources will be recommended by the lecturer and peers in due course. Students will be required to consult the Loop page before coming to class and study the recommended material in order to come prepared to class.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Portfolio	Completion of Learning Activities throughout the semester. These activities will be presented and analysed on a tool called "Padlet" to show language development.	40%	n/a
Loop Quiz	Aural / written comprehension. Topics covered in class (Gap text, Language in use, etc).	15%	n/a
Essay	Short written production on topics covered in class.	20%	n/a
Presentation	Oral presentation on a topic covered in class using a PowerPoint format called "Pecha Kucha" and Voice Thread.	25%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

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