Module Details

Module Code: FREN C8Z01
Full Title: French 1
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Vicky Leahy
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: no description provided
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Communicate both face to face and electronically with native speakers on topics such as personal circumstances and interests.
MLO2 Recognise the main points of clear standard speech on a range of familiar topics.
MLO3 Plan structure and produce a short piece of writing in French.
MLO4 Demonstrate comprehension of short documents.
MLO5 Describe aspects of contemporary French society.
MLO6 Identify the importance of language learning strategies.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Grammar
Fundamentals of grammar: present indicative articles, nouns & adjectives, negation & question, prepositions
French for general purposes
Greetings & introduction, Talking about yourself, your hobbies, Describing where you live, weather, Dates, Times, Numbers, introduction to the geography of France, French traditions: Bank holidays & symbols
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work60.00%
Final Examination40.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 5 Learning Outcome 1,5,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Project
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 8 Learning Outcome 1
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Aural Exam
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 11 Learning Outcome 1,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Oral test
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Sidwell, D. & cie.. (1999), Voici la France, Second edition. Chancerel, London.
  • Rogers, Paul & Long. (1985), La grammaire en clair, Nelson.
  • Collins & Robert. French dictionnary, New edition.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources