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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	French Cultural Project
Module Code	FR320
School	SALIS
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Module Teacher	Juliette Pechenart
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	15
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module gives you the opportunity to write a short research dissertation, in French, on a subject of your own choice which relates to an aspect of French-speaking culture or society.

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply basic research methods relevant to the subject chosen.
2. Engage in advanced reading and analysis of secondary literature and documentary materials in a specialist area.
3. Structure a short thesis (6,500 words) in a logical and coherent manner.
4. Present a descriptive/analytic argument in French that meets basic standards of accuracy in French grammar and vocabulary, in both general and more spacialized registers.
5. Cite and reference in an appropriate way

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Independent learning time	350	Research, surveys, interviews, consultation done abroad and writing up of dissertation
Lecturer supervised learning	25	Consultation with lecturers abroad and in Ireland
Total Workload: 375

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

Production of research Project.
Under the supervision of the DCU Exchange Coordinator for French, students will produce a short thesis (6,500 words), written in French, on a subject which may be chosen from any aspect of French-speaking culture & society, history & politics, language & literature, media, film & the visual arts. The subject chosen may also include comparisons with other European societies. The project will be the outcome of independent research and reading. Consulting with their supervisor as required, students will choose their topic, develop a research methodology, collect and assess relevant materials, and read and analyse a broad range of sources. The thesis will present an argument which combines materials and analysis in a coherent structure, and is expressed in a manner and format in accordance with the norms of academic research..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Project	Short thesis (6,500 words)	100%	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

None

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