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

Module Title	Intercultural Language Skills 2: Advanced Oral (French)
Module Code	FR475
School	SALIS
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Module Teacher	Francoise Blin
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module sets the level B2.2/C1.1 from the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) as its minimum exit level. Throughout the semester, students will experience and reflect on a broad range of face-to-face and online oral practices (spoken production and interaction). They will work towards attaining a high level of oral fluency and accuracy in all situations.Students are expected to attend all classes and to participate fully in the proposed learning activities, in class and out of class (face-to-face and online).

Learning Outcomes

1. Present orally clear and detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects, and explain various view points, face-to-face and online (e.g. Pecha Kucha, podcasts)
2. Follow and contribute to group discussions, face-to-face and online (e.g. audioconferencing, videoconferencing), on familiar as well as unfamiliar topics
3. Chair and fully participate in formal face-to-face and online meetings (e.g. videoconferencing)
4. Draw on a broad lexical repertoire to express himself/herself accurately without restriction in a broad range of oral situations
5. Maintain a high level of spoken fluency and accuracy
6. Adopt a level of spoken formality appropriate to the situation

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Seminars	24	In-class practice and Pecha Kucha presentations
Independent learning	30	Individual out-of-class and online practice (spoken production)
Group work	20	Out-of-class face-to-face and online spoken interactions (discussions, meetings, etc.)
Assignment	25	Portfolio: preparation and selection of recordings, reflection, etc.
Assignment	15	Preparation of Pecha Kucha presentation
Lecturer supervised learning	11	Attending to periodical feedback
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

Spoken production.
Students will practise their spoken production skills through exercises conducted in class (e.g. Pecha Kucha practice) and online (e.g. production of podcasts, pronunciation work)..

Spoken interaction.
Students will engage in pair and group work, face-to-face and online. Activities may include informal conversations, problem solving, debates, meetings, etc...

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Oral presentations	Students will perform a Pecha Kucha Presentation ("20 images x 20 seconds") on a topic of their choice	30%	Week 5
Portfolio	Students will maintain a portfolio that will consist of recordings of their spoken interactions and productions (five recordings minimum according to course guidelines) and of a reflective account of their oral development throughout the semester	70%	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

4793, 0, As recommended by lecturer and peers,

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Programme or List of Programmes

ALIS

BA in Applied Language and Intercultural

ALISI

BA in Applied Languages & Intercultural

ALIST

BA in Applied Language and Intercultural

BSSA