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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	French for Academic Purposes: Business 3
Module Code	FR238
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
Module Teacher	Juliette Pechenart
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The module sets the level B1.2 from the Common European framework of Reference (CEFR) as its minimum exit level.Throughout the semester, students will continue to increase their competence and fluency in French. They will develop competences that will enable them to take ownership of their language learning and language use. They will acquire the knowledge and skills required to secure a job/workplacement at home or abroad. They will gain an understanding of the international labour market (in the private, public or voluntary sector), with regards to professions in their own domain, and to understand cultural differences between French-speaking countries and Ireland in the area of employment and recruitment.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe an international organisation in terms of its structure, professions, products or services, and goals, orally and in writing
2. Demonstrate intercultural awareness about the recruitment process in French-speaking countries
3. Put together a Curriculum Vitae and a letter of application for a job/work placement in French
4. Conduct a job interview in French
5. Make effective use of digital resources and tools for communication purposes (interaction and production)

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Tutorial	24	Learning activities in class
On-line learning	24	Online interaction with peers and lecturer (spoken and written)
Library	15	Information retrieval (print and online)
Independent learning	24	Reading and listening to French resources; grammatical and lexical work
Assignment	12	Collaborative creation of digital presentation
Assignment	26	Job application and interview
Total Workload: 125

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

Learning activities.
Students will engage in a variety of individual and collaborative language learning activities, in class and online. They are expected to attend all classes and to fully participate in offline and online interactions, through French.Language learning activities are designed to provide students with ample opportunities to practise French so that they can develop their spoken and written skills. They will also develop generic skills (e.g. computer supported collaborative learning and working skills, communication skills) and to take ownership of their learning..

Indicative topics.
Students will enhance their cultural and and linguistic knowledge and skills in the following areas, with reference to a French speaking context:structure, goals/mission, products and services of organisations (private, public, and voluntary sector); roles and responsibilities in organisations; the labour market and professions related to students' specialisms; seeking a job or work placement, applying for a position..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Digital production	Group project; presentation of an organisation, in digital form (with text, sound and images)	30%	Week 5
Practical/skills evaluation	CV (EuroPass and multimedia) and letter of application	30%	Week 9
Oral examination/interview	Job interview	30%	Sem 1 End
Other	Online interaction with peers (e.g. comments, feedback, etc.)	10%	Sem 1 End

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

BA in Accounting & Finance

Bachelor of Business Studies

BSSA

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

BSSAO

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

EBF