Module Details

Module Code: LANG7016
Title: Applied French
Long Title: Applied French
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2220 - Languages
Module Delivered in: 13 programme(s)
Module Description: This module expands students working knowledge of French language and grammar in use (introducing a larger range of tenses and moods, use of pronouns, relative pronouns, prepositions, adverbs, reported speech, etc.) to build towards a level of linguistic competence approaching B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). It also builds on students' knowledge of contemporary French culture and includes selected topics associated with 20th century History. Students will work with films and works of art and literature including extracts from novels, selected short stories and poems.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Engage with contemporary life in France through film, video clips, archive footage and selected texts.
LO2 Comprehend, interpret and/or translate authentic materials in French such as business and informal conversations, film reviews, email correspondence, etc. to intermediate level.
LO3 Write extended paragraphs, projects, emails and reports in French using a variety of past, present and future tenses, the conditional and imperative moods, etc. and showing awareness of formal and informal registers in French and ability to judge when to apply different registers.
LO4 Comprehend a reasonably complex level of spoken French in everyday and professional business contexts.
LO5 Speak French in intermediate contexts including a variety of tenses, moods, and covering a range of everyday and familiar specialised topics.
Dependencies
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 MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
14087 LANG7016 Applied French
14089 LANG7018 Working with French
14090 LANG7019 French Business and Culture
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Cultural Studies
Research economic and business aspects of France and Francophone countries in Europe.
Listening skills
Working with AV resources on dealing with contemporary society, current affairs and topics relevant to the international business sector. Using AV resources to work on grammar in practice.
Speaking skills
Group and paired role plays and discussions in class.
Reading skills
Reading authentic texts in French which demonstrate a reasonable level of complexity and include exposure to a widening range of general and specialized vocabulary.
Writing skills
Writing extended paragraphs, email correspondence and other texts in French and expanding the range and complexity of topics covered with suitable attention to relevant grammar topics and the acquisition and use of appropriate new vocabulary.
Grammar
Reinforcement of key aspects of grammar such as structure and use of past tenses, use of moods (imperative, conditional), identifying and using reported speech, function and use of pronouns, adverbs and other relevant grammar topics.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5
Assessment Description
Participation
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,5
Assessment Description
Research an assigned task and produce a number of professional and semi-informal written documents associated with the task e.g. researching a hypothetical class trip to attend an international trade show in France; compiling a suggested trip itinerary; an email to students to accompany it, and a professional email to a French business e.g. a hotel inquiring about various practical aspects of organising the trip.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 2,4
Assessment Description
Listening comprehension
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
In class written tests to assess reading and writing skills in French, knowledge of relevant grammar topics, etc.
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Paired oral assessment. An informal debate between two students on a topic randomly chosen from a selection of possible options.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University 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 Grammar, History, reading, writing, etc. Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Engaging with authentic resources, listening and speaking practice, film and video content Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent revision of language structures vocabulary and socio-cultural content covered in class time. Listening to and reading newspaper and other current affairs articles, researching project and presentation work. Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Grammar, History, reading, writing, etc. Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Listening to authentic sources, listening and speaking exercises, working with film and video resources. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent revision of language structures vocabulary and socio-cultural content covered in class time. Listening to and reading newspaper and other current affairs articles, researching project and presentation work. Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Boulares, M.. (2019), Grammaire progressive du francais - Nouvelle édition: Livre avancé, 3rd. CLE, Paris, [ISBN: 978-209-03819].
  • Mitchell, Fleuranceau. (2011), Pour parler affaires : Méthode de français professionnel’, Maison des langues, Paris, [ISBN: 9788484438564].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Collins Dictionaries. (2016), Collins Robert French Dictionary Complete and Unabridged: For advanced learners and professionals, 10th. Harper Collins, Paris, [ISBN: 9782321009023].
  • Hawkins, Towell. (2015), French grammar and usage, 4th. Routledge, London, [ISBN: 9781138851108].
  • Rosi, McNab. (2014), French grammar made easy, 2nd. Hodder Arnold, London, [ISBN: 9780340900949].
  • Humberstone, P.. (2000), Mot à mot: new advanced French vocabulary, 5th. Hodder Education, London, [ISBN: 9781444110005].
  • Aries, Debney. (2013), Facon de parler 2, 5th. Hodder Education, London, [ISBN: 9781444181241].
  • Lawless, L.. (2005), The everything French verb book: A handy reference for mastering verb conjugation, Adams media, Massachusetts, [ISBN: 9781259642371].
  • Brodsky, D.. (2009), French verbs made simple(r), 2nd. University of Texas Press, Austin, [ISBN: 9780292714724].
  • Drake, H.. (2011), Contemporary France, Palgrave Macmillan, London, [ISBN: 9780333792445].
  • Howarth, Varoxakis. (2014), Contemporary France: An Introduction to French Politics and Society, 2nd. Routledge, London, [ISBN: 9780340741870].
  • Hargreaves, A.G.. (2007), Multi-Ethnic France: Immigration, Politics, Culture and Society, 2nd edition. Routledge, London, [ISBN: 0415397839].
  • Cole, A.. (2017), French Politics and Society, 3rd. Routledge, London.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
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CR_BBUSS_7 Bachelor of Business 3 Group Elective 1
CR_BIBLA_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business with Language 3 Group Elective 1
CR_BMRKT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Marketing 3 Elective
CR_FTRSM_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Tourism Management 3 Elective
CR_FTRSM_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Tourism Management 4 Elective
CR_FTOUR_7 Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management 3 Elective
CR_FTOUR_7 Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management 4 Elective
CR_BBUSS_6 Higher Certificate in Business 3 Elective
CR_OHCMA_6 Higher Certificate in Business in Hospitality Management 4 Elective
CR_OHCMA_6 Higher Certificate in Business in Hospitality Management 3 Elective
CR_FTOUR_6 Higher Certificate in Business in Tourism Management 3 Elective
CR_FTOUR_6 Higher Certificate in Business in Tourism Management 4 Elective