Module: Intermediate French Language Skills 2

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Intermediate French Language Skills 2
Module Code	FRE1001 (ITS: FR104)
Faculty	SALIS	School	Humanities & Social Sciences
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

This module aims to consolidate students’ language competence and fluency with particular emphasis on the quality of spoken production. Reading comprehension and written skills are also reinforced through reading newspaper articles and using on line language resources. Awareness and knowledge of key aspects of current affairs in French-speaking countries are increased. In addition, team work and oral presentation skills are practised throughout the semester.

Learning Outcomes

1. Scan texts in order to locate and gather desired information from different written materials such as newspapers, letters, brochures, websites on familiar subjects.
2. Retrieve relevant information from authentic audiovisual sources in French on chosen topics.
3. Communicate orally and in an intelligible manner, on familiar topics related to his/her interests; enter unprepared into conversation to exchange, check and confirm information pertinent to everyday life, university life, interests, travel, etc..
4. Show a good degree of grammatical control; draw on a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself on most topics pertinent to his/her everyday life such as university life, interests, travel, current affairs, etc. and make only a few mistakes leading to misunderstanding.
5. Engage in activities to develop capacity for lifelong learning; reflect on his/her own development and learning experience.
6. 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	Small group language classes and task-based language activities
Independent Study	40	Interaction with native speakers, films, reading and listening to authentic material
Independent Study	40	Research resources
Assignment Completion	20	Class presentation and round table discussion
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	20455	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Valerie O'Reilly	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Portfolio	Participation in activities and progress based on the completion of the weekly work required during the semester using a tool called "Padlet".	40%	n/a
Loop Quiz	Aural comprehension. Various format of aural text.	20%	n/a
Report(s)	Written production on topics covered in class and following a certain format.	20%	n/a
Presentation	Oral presentation using a Pecha Kucha type of presentation on topics covered in class	20%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

Format
Classroom sessions are interactive and learner-centered. The syllabus focuses on increasing the language fluency and accuracy as well as covering essential cultural aspects through a variety of tasks, class activities and group projects. Students will be asked to work in pairs/groups and complete a variety of language assignments/tasks. On successful completion of this module, students will be able to function at an A2+ level, orally and in writing.

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.

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None