Module Details

Module Code: FREN C8Z07
Full Title: French 4
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Marie Bouquet
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This module aims to continue from Semester 1. The speaking, writing understanding and communicating skills will be further developed.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Interact in spoken French in situations relevant to a study period in France and use communication strategies for social interactions.
MLO2 Illustrate an understanding of authentic aural material related to French and francophone society
MLO3 Write longer descriptive and narrative texts(such as a reflective journal)
MLO4 Respond appropriately to a range of authentic written material relating to French/Francophone culture and society and compare aspects of the above to Irish society and culture.
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
Revision of all tenses with particular emphasis on perfect and imperfect.
French for general purposes
Aspects of French society such as the education system and Third level institutions & comparison with Ireland; Living in France: preparation towards semester/year abroad & journal writing; Study of a French film; Current affairs (radio& TV recordings)..
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 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 8 Learning Outcome 2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Aural
Assessment Type Portfolio % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 10 Learning Outcome 3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Eportfolio on an intercultural experience
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome  
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
n/a
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
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
  • Rogers, Paul & Long. (1985), La grammaire en clair, Nelson.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Ross Steele. (2017), Civilisation progressive du francais, niveau intermédiare, CLE International, Paris.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Website,
    https://www.wordreference.com/enfr/
  • website, www.lepetitjournal.ie.
  • website, www.bbc.co.uk/education/languages/french.
  • website, www.french.ie.
  • website, www.utm.edu/staff/bobp/french/french.htm l.
  • language lab, language learning software.