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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	French Language 6
Module Code	FR262
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 as its minimum exit level.The overall objective of the module is to provide students with skills that will enable them to become autonomous learners in the partner institution, to increase language proficiency, to facilitate their use of different registers of language in written and oral production and to gain an insight into sociocultural adaptation issues.

Learning Outcomes

1. Reflect on cultural differences between France and Ireland
2. Demonstrate the ability to conduct an interview with a native speaker.
3. Present researched information in an accurate and interesting manner, supported by audiovisual aids.
4. Identify and assimilate different language registers according to the relevant sociocultural context.
5. Produce written material in support of or against a particular point of view.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Seminars	24	Small interactive class
Independent learning time	101	Research, preparation of projects, consolidation of language skills, on-line learning etc.
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

Preparation for period of study in France through consolidation of oral and written language skills.
Study of on-line and printed resources, independent research, group discussions, synthesis of documents and audio-visual material, organise role plays.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
In Class Test	Aural comprehension	25%	As required
Assignment	Written exercises	25%	As required
Group project	Produce an "original artefact" in a group relating to the assigned coursework	50%	n/a

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

3485, on-line resources, authentic materials etc., Resources determined by lecturer at start of semester, 0,

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

BSSA

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

BSSAO

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

EBF

BA in Global Business (France)

ECSAO