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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	French Language 5 (Ex Intermediate)
Module Code	FR250
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
Module Teacher	Ailbhe O'Flaherty
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. The module aims to further develop writing skills so that students can satisfactorily complete written assignments through French at the required level. The module focuses on improving fluency, accuracy and vocabulary in oral and written production in French. It enables students to attain the level of aural and reading comprehension required to understand a wide range of authentic material in French. The module consolidates and expands the student's awareness and knowledge of the key issues in contemporary France and also consolidates transferable skills such as team work and communication skills through a variety of class activities and assignments.

Learning Outcomes

1. Complete written assignments showing grammatical accuracy and knowledge of key vocabulary appropriate for this level.
2. Express his/her opinion in French, using appropriate grammatical structures and showing ability to develop an argument in a logical and well organised fashion.
3. Identify, describe and discuss key political, economic and socio-cultural issues in contemporary France.
4. Extract key points from audio-visual material and authentic documents in French.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	12	Plenary lectures
Independent learning time	39	Interaction with native speakers, films, reading and listening to authentic material
Tutorial	24	Small group language classes and task-based activities
On-line learning	36	Language learning activities on Moodle
Library	14	Research resources
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

Format.
The course is conducted through French and consists of one plenary session and two tutorials. Students are expected to attend all sessions and contribute to tutorials. They are also expected to engage in online language learning activities on a regular basis..

Class activities.
The tutorials consist of the following activities: revision and practice of key grammatical structures in context,short written tasks, structured group discussions, aural comprehension exercises, etc.Authentic materials, including newspaper articles, extracts from television news and radio programmes on contemporary issues of importance in French society are frequently used either in class or during independent learning time..

Topics.
The topics addressed in the plenary sessions and assessed aurally and in writing in the continuous assessment and examination elements may include, but are not limited to: physical geography of France, administrative divisions, population, family life, education, institutions and political life, secularism, immigration and integration, national identity, the economy, France and the wider world, etc..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	40%	Examination Weight	60%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
In Class Test	Short grammar test (average mark recorded)	10%	As required
Group presentation	Presentation of a video clip from the main evening news	10%	Once per semester
In Class Test	Grammar and written production	10%	Week 9
In Class Test	Aural comprehension and short questions (French society)	10%	Week 11

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