Module Details

Module Code: FREN H1304
Module Title: French I
Title: French I
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Martin Meagher
Module Author:: Gina Noonan
Domains:  
Module Description: 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 will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
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.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.

No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
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.
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.
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’.
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.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem 2 End Learning Outcomes 1,3,4,5,6,7
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Oral/aural language skills test
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem 2 End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
CA/Assessments/Grammar tests/Homework assignments/Translation exercises/Blackboard activities and quizzes.
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer Supervised Learning Contact Class-based activities Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Homework assignments Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer Supervised Learning Contact Class-based activities Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Homework assignments Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Penfornis, J-L.. (2012), Francais.com Textbook, Clé International, [ISBN: 978-2090331714].
  • Maia Gregoire, Odile Thievenaz,. (2003), Grammaire Progressive Du Francais, Clé International, [ISBN: 978-2090338485].
  • Flumian, C.. (2011), Nouveau Rond-point, Klett Ernst /Schulbuch, [ISBN: 978-3125293618].
  • (2010), Collins French Dictionary and Grammar, 6th. Collins, [ISBN: 978-0007323159].
  • Jean-Luc Penfornis. Français.com, CLE International, [ISBN: 9782090380392].
  • Jean-Luc Penfornis. Communication progressive du français des affaires, CLE International, p.160, [ISBN: 9782090353631].
  • Claire Miquel. Vocabulaire Progressif Du Francais - Nouvelle Edition: Livre + Audio CD, Cle International, [ISBN: 9782090381283].
  • J. Girardet, J. Pecheur, C. Gibbe. Echo 1: Methode de Francais, Cle, p.191, [ISBN: 9782090354577].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Guy Capelle, Noelle Gidon. (1998), Reflets 1, Hachette, [ISBN: 978-2011551160].
  • Christopher Kendris and Theodore Kendris. (2007), 501 French verbs fully conjugated in all the tenses and moods in a new easy-to-learn format, alphabetically arranged, Barron's, Hauppauge, NY, [ISBN: 978-0764179839].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/french/.
  • http://www.french-lessons.com/.
  • http://fog.ccsf.cc.ca.us/~creitan/gramma r.htm.
  • http://www.bonjourdefrance.com/index/ind exgram.htm.
  • http://www.class.uh.edu/mcl/fll/french/f rexercises/.
  • http://www.frenchrevision.co.uk/.
  • http://hsc.csu.edu.au/french/.
  • http://french.about.com/.
  • http://www.ciel.fr/learn-french/comprehe nsion-exercises.htm.
  • http://www.sip.ie/sip069/Documents/frenc hpage.html.
  • http://www.ats-group.net/courses/grammar -exercises-french.html.
  • http://avosplumes.web.virginia.edu/.
  • http://www.columbia.edu/~ab410/drills.ht ml.
  • http://www.realfrench.net/.
  • http://www.languagecourse.net/online-gra mmar/french-grammar.php3.
  • http://www.tolearnfrench.com/cgi2/myexam /.
  • http://www.laits.utexas.edu/tex/.
  • http://www.frenchassistant.com/.
  • http://www.utm.edu/staff/globeg/gramm.sh tml.
  • http://www.bonjour.com/.
  • http://www.lemonde.fr/.
  • http://www.rfi.fr/lfen/statiques/accueil .asp.
  • http://www.french-at-a-touch.com/French/ french_language_news.htm.
  • http://www.france24.com/en/france.
  • http://www.lefigaro.fr/.
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