Module Details
| Module Code: |
LANG7018 |
| Title: |
Working with French
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Long Title:
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Working with French
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| NFQ Level: |
Intermediate |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 ) |
| Field of Study: |
2220 - Languages
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| Module Description: |
This module builds on and develops students' existing knowledge of the French language, and also focuses on broadening their knowledge of contemporary French culture and society.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Research aspects of contemporary French culture and society. |
| LO2 |
Analyse and discuss authentic texts in French. |
| LO3 |
Write short paragraphs in French using a variety of appropriate verb tenses. |
| LO4 |
Listen to and analyse spoken French which would be used in everyday and/or business situations. |
| LO5 |
Able to speak in French in the context of everyday and/or basic business interactions. |
| 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).
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| 14089 |
LANG7018 |
Working with French |
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.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| 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.
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| Minimum level CEFR level A2.1 in French. |
| Indicative Content |
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Cultural studies
Regions and regional identity in France. Reform of regional administration.
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Listening
AV resources to practice listening skills and comprehension.
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Speaking skills
Group and paired work on role plays dealing with typical everyday interactions.
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Writing skills
Writing short answers and longer paragraphs in French with attention to relevant aspects of grammar and syntax (use of appropriate verb tenses, register, agreement of verbs and adjectives, etc.)
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Reading skills
Reading authentic texts in French (e.g. short media articles).
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Grammar and vocabulary
Knowledge of grammar and practical application e.g. present and future tenses of regular and irregular verbs and building on vocabulary knowledge in topics covered during lectures and labs.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| 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.
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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 |
lecture |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
language lab |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Lecture |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Lab |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Directed Learning |
Non Contact |
Independent revision of language structures covered in classes and cultural topics. Project research work and reviewing materials used in classes |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Mitchell, Fleuranceau. (2011), Pour parler affaires : méthode de francais professionnel, Maison des langues, Paris, [ISBN: 9788484438564].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Robert Collins. (2016), Collins Robert French Dictionary Complete and Unabridged: For advanced learners and professionals, 10th. Harper Collins, Paris, [ISBN: 9782321009023].
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Drake, H.. (2011), Contemporary France, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke, [ISBN: 9780333792445].
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Howarth, Varouxakis. (2014), Contemporary France : an introduction to French politics and society, 2nd. Routledge, New York, [ISBN: 9780340741870].
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Bower, Barbairn. (2013), French for Business, 5th. Routledge, New York, [ISBN: 1317858735].
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Lawless, L.. (2005), The everything French verb book: A handy reference for mastering verb conjugation, Adams Media the everything series, Massachusetts, [ISBN: 159337307].
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Brodsky, A.. (2009), French verbs made simple(r), 2nd edition. University of Texas, Austin, [ISBN: 9780292714724].
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Annie Hemmingway. (2016), Practice Makes Perfect: Complete French Grammar, McGraw Hill Education, New York, [ISBN: 9781259642371].
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Pasquier, R.. (2015), Regional Governance and Power in France, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke, [ISBN: 9781137484451].
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Schehr, Weiss. (2001), French Food: On the Table, on the page and in French culture., Routledge, London & New York, [ISBN: 0415936284].
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| Other Resources |
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film, dir. Christian Vincent. (2012), ‘Les saveurs du palais’, France.
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Film, dir. Danny Boon. (2008), Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis, France.
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DVD, BBC presented by Stephen Fry. (2011), Fry's Planet word, London, BBC.
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website, Official french website for regional
reform,
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website, Official website of Brittany region,
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website, TV5 Monde. Ca bouge en... series,
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website, Radio France Internationale,
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CD, Objectif Enterprise. (niveau moyen), Hachette.
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CD, French Extra BBC Course.
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CD, Le Francais Dans Le Monde.
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Video, Regions Gourmands: Provence, Bourgogne
etc..
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CD, TELL Consortium: Encounter series.
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website, www,paris.org.
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website, www.lire.fr.
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website, www.best-of-france.com.
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