Module Title |
French Language 1 (Intermediate)
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Module Code |
FR103
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School |
SALIS
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Online Module Resources
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Module Co-ordinator | Ms Claude Ducloud | Office Number | C1 111 |
Level |
1
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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This module sets the level A2 from the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) as its minimum exit level. It aims to enable students to:
- Develop lifelong language learning strategies
- Consolidate language competence and increase fluency in spoken and written interaction through French
- Increase awareness and knowledge of essential aspects of contemporary and the Francophone world
Acquire transferable skills such as team work, communication and presentation skills through a variety of class activities and assignments
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Learning Outcomes
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On completion of this module, students will be able to:
- Understand the main points of clear standard speech related to the various chosen themes
- Read and understand a variety of texts on these topics and notice differences between Irish and French-speaking cultures
- Interact more effectively with peers through the practice of role-plays/ class debates/ unprepared conversations on familiar topics
- Describe orally and in writing an experience, situation or procedure and express an opinion
- Perform a simple and effective oral presentation
- Demonstrate improved grammatical awareness and accuracy
- Reflect on and communicate to others their language learning experience and outcomes
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
24
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
51
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Assessment | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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- Essential: Les Exercices de Grammaire A2, avec corrigés, Hachette Français langue étrangère, 2006 (available from the campus bookshop)
- Supplementary: Nouvelle Grammaire du Français, Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne, Hachette (available from the campus bookshop)
- In addition to the course material handed out in class, a wide range of authentic electronic/digital resources will be accessible via Moodle (http://moodle.dcu.ie). Students will also be encouraged to research and use authentic materials relevant to their projects and to interact with French native speakers whenever possible.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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AF | BA in Accounting & Finance |
BS | Bachelor of Business Studies |
BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
CS | BA in Communication Studies |
EBF | BA in European Business (French) |
EBG | BA in European Business (German) |
EBS | BA in European Business (Spanish) |
EBT | BA in European Business (Trans.Studies) |
ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
IR | BA in International Relations |
MDEV | MA in Development |
MIR | MA in International Relations |
MISC | MA in International Security & Conflict |
SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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