Module: Intermediate French Language Skills 4

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Intermediate French Language Skills 4
Module Code	FRE1008 (ITS: FR214)
Faculty	SALIS	School	Humanities & Social Sciences
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

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

Section Breakdown
CRN	20459	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	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; 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

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.

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None