Module Details

Module Code: FREN H3040
Full Title: French 5
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Vicky Leahy
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: The aim of this module is to equip the student with the necessary communicative skills for working in a French speaking environment and to broaden the students’ understanding of French society and culture.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Design and give a presentation in French on an excerpt from French literature/film.
MLO2 Lead and engage in discussion on a wide range of contemporary topics.
MLO3 Identify their grammatical weaknesses and apply strategies to eliminate them.
MLO4 Answer questions on material from authentic audiovisual sources.
MLO5 Demonstrate understanding of authentic articles from the French press.
MLO6 Compare and contrast aspects of French and Irish culture and business both orally and in writing.
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
Relative clauses; Direct object pronouns; Future tenses; Grammar covered during previous semesters will be revised & consolidated as part of coursework on an ongoing basis.
French for general purposes
Introduction to French film/literary vocabulary; Current affairs (using radio and television recordings); Study of a French film; Compare and contrast the French and Irish education systems
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work70.00%
Final Examination30.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 9 Learning Outcome 4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Aural
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 10 Learning Outcome 2,3,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Oral
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 4 Learning Outcome 2,3,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
oral presentation
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 3,6
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
  • Gregoire M. & Thievenaz O.. (2017), Grammaire progressive du francais, niveau intermédiare, CLE International, Paris.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Jean Luc Penfornis. (2010), La communication progressive du francais des affaires, Cle International, Paris.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • L'Express.
  • Libération.
  • Le Monde.
Other Resources
  • website, website,
    https://www.wordreference.com/enfr/
  • Website, www.tv5.org.
  • website, www.atelier.net.
  • website, www.metrofance.fr.
  • website, www.lepoint.fr.
  • language lab, language learning software.
  • website, www.euronews.fr.