Latest Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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Description Students will further develop their French language skills while engaging with B1-level materials from the CEFR, emphasizing real-world application. With two hours of weekly in-person classes and an additional hour of autonomous online activities, students will build confidence in communicating and using French and become independent and engaged learners. The module adopts an action-oriented approach, offering multiple means of representation, expression, and engagement to cater to diverse learning styles. Students will explore various digital tools to create and share their work, fostering a dynamic learning environment. Collaboration is key, with group tasks and conversations encouraging peer interaction and mutual support. Assessments are continuous and task-based, reflecting the module's commitment to active learning and transversal skills growth. Students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning journey, developing critical thinking and autonomy as they explore French language and culture in multiple ways. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Understanding and interpreting documents: Effectively comprehend a variety of document types to locate, gather, and analyse information, identifying key points and ideas in authentic materials, and critically evaluating their relevance. 2. Producing engaging content: Create clear and detailed documents on a range of topics, summarizing and reporting information with confidence, and expressing personal opinions through reflective thinking, demonstrating thoughtful analysis and synthesis. 3. Communicating with confidence: Engage in conversations with ease, expressing thoughts clearly and coherently on familiar and more abstract cultural topics, and actively participating in discussions to exchange and verify information pertinent to various aspects of life. 4. Comprehend Spoken Input: Follow and understand the main points of clear, standard speech on familiar matters, including lectures, talks, and instructions, and critically assess the information presented. 5. Leverage digital tools: Effectively use digital tools and resources for language learning and communication, critically evaluating and interpreting information from various sources, and collaborating with peers through digital platforms. 6. Collaborate and Reflect: Work effectively in groups to complete tasks, demonstrating mutual support and contributing to shared goals, while reflecting on personal development and the learning experience to foster lifelong learning and autonomy. 7. Develop Critical Thinking: Engage in activities that promote critical thinking by analysing language use and cultural content, questioning assumptions, and applying insights to new situations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
Overview This module is organised around four thematic units related to their associated tasks. In the first semester, the topics covered will be student life and giving instructions while in the second semester they will be telling stories and holiday trips. There will be two hours of class with a teacher on campus and one hour of content to work on independently every week. This extra hour is designed as a complement of the content covered in class and also the opportunity to gradually start working on the projects that will be assessed. Activities will focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing and collaborating through different means of representation, expression, and engagement. Students are expected to become engaged and active in their learning of the language. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List Books: None Articles: None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||