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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	French Language 4 (Intermediate)
Module Code	FR248
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module sets the level B1.2 from the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) as its minimum exit level. Throughout the semester, students will consolidate and expand the skills acquired in FR238, as well as develop their understanding of issues relating to employment and work practices in the private, public, or voluntary sectors in a French speaking and multicultural context. The module allows students to consolidate their language competence in context and increase fluency in spoken and written interaction through French. Finally, students will develop transferable skills such as digital literacies, team work, problem solving skills, and communication and presentation skills through a variety of class and online activities and assignments.

Learning Outcomes

1. Extract the main ideas from a range of authentic print and multimodal sources (e.g. including text,sound, images) in French, related to the theme of employment and work
2. Analyse and redefine ill-structured problems related to work and employment in a multicultural context
3. Work in a team, through the medium of French, towards possible solutions to a well defined work related problem
4. Present and evaluate, orally and in writing, possible solutions to a work related problem
5. Make effective use of digital tools and resources for communication purposes
6. Reflect on his/her work, language and competences development, and learning outcomes

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Tutorial	24	In-class learning activities
On-line learning	24	Online learning activities, interaction with peers and lecturer (spoken and written)
Library	15	Information retrieval (print and online)
Independent learning time	20	Independent language work (reading, listening, grammatical and lexical work)
Group work	24	Preparation and presentation of poster
Assignment	18	Online reflective journal/blog
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 problem based learning activities, in class and online. These activities will provide them with ample opportunities to practise French so that they can further develop their spoken and written skills. They will also be encouraged to develop transferable skills and attributes (e.g. collaborative learning, digital intelligence, communication skills, etc.), and to take ownership of their learning.Students are expected to attend all classes and to participate fully in offline and online activities and interactions..

Indicative topics.
Students will address problems relating to employment and work issues in a multicultural and multilingual environment, with particular reference to a French-speaking context..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Computerised test/exam	Reading/listening comprehension and written production	30%	Week 5
Poster presentation	Group project. Definition of problem, method adopted by the group, possible solutions, resources, etc.	30%	Week 11
Reflective journal	Online reflective journal/blog (minimum of 6 spoken/written entries throughout the semester) on learning experience and outcomes	30%	Sem 2 End
Other	In-class and online spoken and written interaction, throughout the semester, with peers (e.g. discussion and debates, online meetings, comments, peer-evaluation)	10%	Sem 2 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

4795, Print and online, 0, As recommended by the lecturer and peers,

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