Module Details

Module Code: LANG7019
Title: French Business and Culture
Long Title: French Business and Culture
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2220 - Languages
Module Delivered in: 9 programme(s)
Module Description: This module expands on the cultural and social content covered in the preceding module 'Working with French' by looking at French overseas territories, the Francophone world and the OIF (Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie). Professional interactions are foregrounded in the oral and written French aspects of the module (meeting business contacts, making and receiving phone calls, leaving messages, exchanging contact details, composing basic emails, and making basic accommodation and other business enquiries).
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Read, discuss and respond in written form to questions about authentic texts on topics including businesses and companies in French-speaking countries and territories.
LO2 Write messages, short emails and extended paragraphs in French on relevant topics.
LO3 Speak in the present, future and past tenses and show evidence of descriptive skills such as the use of verbs of perception, adjectives, adverbs and discussing thoughts, perceptions and hypotheses..
LO4 Listen and respond to French conversations or short reports on relevant topics.
LO5 Discuss the regions beyond metropolitan France where French is spoken.
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).
14090 LANG7019 French Business and Culture
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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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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Indicative Content
Cultural studies
La Francophonie (the French-speaking world) and the International Organisation of Francophonie. Introduction to overseas French territories and regions around the world where French is spoken.
Listening
AV resources to practice listening skills and comprehension.
Speaking skills
Group and paired work on role plays dealing with typical everyday interactions and simple professional interactions such as making phone calls, leaving and taking messages, etc.
Writing skills
Writing short answers, simple emails 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.)
Reading skills
Reading authentic texts in French (e.g. short media articles, samples of professional emails, etc.).
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.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Participation
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,5
Assessment Description
Bilingual cultural project (some topics specified to be addressed in French and others in English as per assignment brief) on an approved Francophone country or region.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Listening comprehension
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,5
Assessment Description
In class written tests evaluating reading and writing skills and knowledge of selected grammar topics
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Individual oral assessment based on description/discussion of a randomly selected visual or print material from a number 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 Lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Language lab Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent revision of language structures used in class, independent project work. Review of cultural and other matierals introduced in classes 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 used in class, independent project work. Review of cultural and other matierals introduced in classes Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Mitchell, Fleuranceau. (2011), Pour parler affaires : Méthode de francais professionnel, Maison des langues, Paris, [ISBN: 9788484438564].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Robert Collins. (2016), Collins Robert French Dictionary Complete and Unabridged: For advanced learners and professionals, 10th. Harper Collins, Paris, [ISBN: 9782321009023].
  • Rosi, McNab. (2014), French grammar made easy, 2nd edition. Hodder Arnold, London, [ISBN: 9780340900949].
  • Bower, Barbairn. (2013), French for Business, Fifth. Routledge, New York, [ISBN: 1317858735].
  • Lawless, L.. (2005), The everything French verb book: A handy reference for mastering verb conjugation, Everything series. Adams, Massachusetts, [ISBN: 159337307].
  • Brodsky, D.. (2009), French verbs made simple(r), 2nd edition. University of Texas Press, Austin, [ISBN: 9780292714724].
  • Annie Hemmingway. (2016), Practice in French Grammar, McGraw Hill Education, New York, [ISBN: 9781259642371].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BBUSS_7 Bachelor of Business 2 Elective
CR_BIBLA_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business with Language 2 Group Elective 1
CR_BMRKT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Marketing 2 Elective
CR_FTRSM_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Tourism Management 2 Group Elective 1
CR_FTOUR_7 Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management 2 Group Elective 1
CR_BGBPS_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Global Business and Pilot Studies 2 Elective
CR_BBUSS_6 Higher Certificate in Business 2 Elective
CR_OHCMA_6 Higher Certificate in Business in Hospitality Management 2 Elective
CR_FTOUR_6 Higher Certificate in Business in Tourism Management 2 Group Elective 1