Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024
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Description This module is designed to further develop proficiency in French to an exit level of B2.2 with a particular focus on language use in the classroom domain. The aim is to empower the learner to use accurate and appropriate French to develop comprehension, production, interaction and mediation skills in their secondary school pupils. The module also covers the use of French to teach cultural awareness and intercultural competence particularly as it pertains to the French-speaking world, as well as to teach French vocabulary and grammar with a particular emphasis on typically challenging areas for learners including moods, tenses, and lexical combinations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Develop higher intermediate proficiency in French, which includes the ability to communicate with appropriate grammar and lexical resources in a range of unrehearsed situations whether it requires producing and understanding the language, interacting with other speakers or mediating between speakers. 2. Design appropriate activities that foster the development of reception, production, interaction and mediation skills in secondary school pupils. 3. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of core aspects of French grammar, vocabulary and culture and an ability to explain these through French in a manner that supports learning. 4. Source and create appropriate and accurate French language learning materials both digital and print at a level suitable for the junior cycle and senior cycle curricula. 5. Critically discuss issues related to assessment and feedback within the context of the secondary school level using appropriate terminology both in spoken and written French. 6. Critically reflect on their own teaching and adapt it as needed by the teaching context, students’ profile (e.g., proficiency, age, motivation) and external requirements (e.g., Leaving Cert). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Language practice & language pedagogyBased on the principles of Content & Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), the purpose of this module is two-fold: (i) to improve French language skills and (ii) to develop a better understanding of French language pedagogy. We will cover the following areas: Developing students’ own production, comprehension, interaction and mediation skills as well as designing and engaging others in activities that support these modes of communication. Develop students’ own grammar as well as teaching grammar through accurate and appropriate French Develop students’ own vocabulary as well as teaching vocabulary through accurate and appropriate French Develop students’ own vocabulary as well as teaching intercultural competence through accurate and appropriate French and with a thorough knowledge of cultural differences among different French-speaking countries Developing, adapting and using French materials for and in the classroom Discussing issues related to assessment and feedback. Reflecting and adapting teaching styleWork FormatThis module includes weekly class meetings. Because the module will follow a flipped approach to instruction, it is essential that students complete the assigned work before each class session in order to be able to participate in class discussions. Coursework involves individual and pair/group work to complete tasks. Students will need to communicate with classmates during class sessions as well as outside our timetabled sessions in order to complete group tasks and assignments.Beyond the ClassroomStudents are expected to practise their language skills outside the classroom, using all available resources provided by the teacher, SALIS (eg. LanguaCulture Space), the Alliance, the French Society, etc. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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