Module: French Language and Culture for Primary Education 1

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	French Language and Culture for Primary Education 1
Module Code	FRE1035
Faculty	SALIS	School	Humanities & Social Sciences
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

This module is designed to refresh and consolidate the French language skills of future primary teachers, in line with CEFR A2 level and supports the aims of the Primary Language Curriculum. Emphasis is placed on communicative competence across listening, speaking, reading and writing, using an action-oriented, task-based approach to develop functional language use in everyday contexts. Students will be encouraged to become reflective and autonomous language users, engaging actively with digital tools and authentic resources to support their learning. Through continuous assessment, they will monitor their own progress, build personalised learning strategies, and enhance their digital literacy for language learning.

Learning Outcomes

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Tutorial	24	Guided language learning and practice in class
Independent Study	40	Additional study, language practice and exposure to French language
Directed learning	30	Scaffolded activities to complete assessed work
Group work	12	Collaborative activities for practice and completion of tasks
Portfolio Preparation	19	Reflecting on language and culture, learning activities and practice
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	12272	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Julie Moyne	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Portfolio	Learning activities, resources banks, reflections Weeks 1-10	20%	Week 10
In Class Test	Reading (15-20 minutes) Week 4 Listening (15-20 minutes) Week 8	20%	Week 4
Written Exam	A2 DELF like writing in French + reflective writing in English in week 11 or 12	30%	Week 12
Oral Examination	A2 DELF like Speaking exam in week 12/13	30%	Week 12

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

General description
The module adopts an action-oriented and task-based approach to language learning, encouraging students to use French in meaningful, everyday contexts. Learners will complete communicative tasks that simulate real-world use, such as personal introductions, describing daily routines, expressing preferences, and discussing past experiences. A key component of the module is the development of learner autonomy. Students will be supported in reflecting on their progress through a structured learning journal, and will curate a digital portfolio that includes personal language resources, recorded outputs, and reflections. They will also be encouraged to use digital tools and authentic materials (e.g., apps, videos, news sites) to build their competence, confidence, and digital literacy as language learners.

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Angela Wilkes: 2001, French for Beginners, Usborne Books, 0, 9780746046395

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None