Module Details

Module Code: LANG7017
Title: Applied French Studies
Long Title: Applied French Studies
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2024/25 ( January 2025 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2220 - Languages
Module Delivered in: 5 programme(s)
Module Description: This module broadens students' range of knowledge and French vocabulary and features of grammar specifically relating to contemporary social and cultural topics such as employment, job advertisements and applications, CV preparation and contemporary issues relating to higher education, work placements, youth employment, the property rental market, etc.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Engage in conversation in French on topics relating to work experience, educational qualifications and other topics relating to employment, job applications, etc.
LO2 Write short essays, draft a French CV and cover letter, extended professional letters and emails in French.
LO3 Read, comprehend and analyse authentic French texts on complex topics.
LO4 Listen to, comprehend and analyse authentic audio-visual materials on a range of relevant topics, such as the contemporary employment market in France.
LO5 Develop knowledge of a range of relevant topics such as contemporary French society, business, employment and careers in the French-speaking world.
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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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
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 1,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Participation
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 2,5
Assessment Description
Written analysis of a film or approved cultural topic relating to module syllabus.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Listening comprehension
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 2,3,5
Assessment Description
Written in-class tests including reading comprehension, essay writing and grammar exercises.
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,3,5
Assessment Description
Individual oral assessment in two parts. One part will be a discussion of an unseen item combining text and images for discussion by the student and the second part will be a short mock job/placement interview scenario with the student as a candidate.
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, vocabulary and social and cultural knowledge. Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Language lab work on AV resources, oral and aural skills and grammatical and cultural knowledge. 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, vocabulary, social and cultural knowledge. Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Language lab work on AV resources, oral and aural skills and social and cultural knowledge. 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
  • Michèle Boulares,Jean-Louis Frérot. Grammaire progressive du français, 3rd. [ISBN: 9782090381979].
  • Mitchell, Fleuranceau. (2011), Pour parler affaires: Méthode de francais professionnel, Maison des langues, Paris, [ISBN: 9788484438564].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Collins Dictionary. (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].
  • Humberstone, P.. (2000), Mot à mot: new advanced French vocabulary, 5th. Hodder Education, London, [ISBN: 9781444110005].
  • Drake, H.. (2011), Contemporary France, Palgrave Macmillan, London, [ISBN: 9780333792445].
  • Howarth, Varouxakis. (2014), Contemporary France: An Introduction to French Politics and Society, 2nd edition. Routledge, London, [ISBN: 9780340741870].
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 4 Group Elective 1
CR_BBUSS_7 Bachelor of Business 4 Group Elective 2
CR_BIBLA_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business with Language 4 Group Elective 1
CR_BMRKT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Marketing 4 Elective
CR_BBUSS_6 Higher Certificate in Business 4 Elective