Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
Lectures; problem-solving exercises - student will work as part of a team and will work together to resolve various business scenarios through French.
Class Discussion/Debate - Students will be encouraged to actively participate in the class sessions which will develop their analytical and communication skills.
E-Learning - It is envisaged that the module will be supported with on-line learning materials.
Self-Directed Independent Learning - the emphasis on independent learning will develop a strong and autonomous work and learning practices. |
Module Aim: |
The aim of this module is to introduce students to general purpose language and language for specific purposes through a variety of everyday situations. It also aims to increase the student’s oral expression and written ability in French. |
Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
LO1 |
Express themselves clearly on a range of themes encountered in work, leisure, etc in the present, past and future tenses. |
LO2 |
Write basic formal correspondence (booking, cancelling, re-arranging appointments and accommodation). |
LO3 |
Describe a location (town/region) and give and ask for directions in both written and oral form. |
LO4 |
Describe their daily routine and their work conditions. |
LO5 |
Conduct a basic work-based telephone conversation asking for and giving information. |
LO6 |
Express likes, dislikes and preferences. |
LO7 |
Read simple texts and obtain factual information from them. |
Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
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. |
No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
1. General Language Skills:
Writing a brief paragraph to present oneself: appearance, family, occupation; filling out a basic registration form; writing about basic daily activities; write an email presenting themselves; letter writing; reading short texts/newspaper articles and extracting main ideas; greeting an individual; presenting town and place of residence; giving directions.
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2. Oral & Listening Skills:
The following areas will be covered through oral classes; these will also be complemented with listening activities and independent listening activities to be completed outside of class time: presenting oneself – appearance, family; asking for information about someone; describing oneself and others; talking about a daily routine; greetings: addressing someone formally and informally; talking about pastimes, hobbies and friends; situating an event in the past; giving information in the past tense; giving information about a place; geographically situating a place; describing a place of residence; giving and obtaining an itinerary; asking for information; making a booking/reservation; pronunciation and intonation.
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3. Grammar/Use of French:
Grammar topics should include the following: articles (definite and indefinite); nouns (gender and number); personal pronouns; negatives and interrogative structures; possessives; situating time; future (proche and simple); conditional; passé récent; present tense; passé composé; irregular verbs; reflexive verbs; adjectives (possessives/démonstratifs); imperative; conditional; pronoms relatives; pronom ‘y’ et ‘en’.
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4. Introduction to Business French
Introduction to French for professional communication; reading a short business-related text and extracting relevant information; making/re-scheduling an appointment; taking/leaving a telephone message; business expressions; introduction to letter writing; answering an ad and applying for a job; writing emails; translating and completing basic business/commercial documents.
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 50.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 50.00% |
Continuous Assessment |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Oral Examination/Interview |
Oral/aural language skills test |
1,3,4,5,6,7 |
20.00 |
Sem 2 End |
Other |
CA/Assessments/Grammar tests/Homework assignments/Translation exercises/Blackboard activities and quizzes. |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
30.00 |
Sem 2 End |
End of Module Formal Examination |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Formal Exam |
End-of-Semester Final Examination |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
50.00 |
End-of-Semester |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecturer Supervised Learning |
Every Week |
3.00 |
Independent Learning Time |
Every Week |
4.00 |
Total Hours |
7.00 |
Workload: Part Time |
Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecturer Supervised Learning |
Every Week |
1.50 |
Independent Learning Time |
Every Week |
2.00 |
Total Hours |
3.50 |
Module Delivered In
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