Module Details

Module Code: FREN H2303
Module Title: French II
Title: French II
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Martin Meagher
Module Author:: Gina Noonan
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to build on language knowledge previously acquired in French I. The module also aims to assist the student in becoming a more independent user of the language. This emphasis of this module is the practical nature of the language and its implementation in everyday communicative situations. This module also aims to further develop students knowledge of business and commercial French through business vocabulary and other documentation.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Comprehend the main points of a conversation or short spoken text from a variety of audio and visual material.
LO2 Present a travel timetable, make enquiries about travel and buy travel documentation.
LO3 Express feelings, opinions and sentiments on a range of topics.
LO4 Conduct basic commercial transactions through the language and translate business documentation.
LO5 Use a variety of more advanced grammatical structures and tenses.
LO6 Extract the main points from and summarise a variety of basic texts.
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 a completed activity; reading an article and extracting main points; giving directions; taking and leaving phone messages; reading basic business correspondence (letters, emails); writing a paragraph to describe a product; translating and completing basic business/commercial documents.
2. Oral & Listening Skills
The following areas will be covered through oral classes: expressing opinion and feelings; completing a basic presentation of a company; conducting business over the phone - describing a product - shape/form/function; discussing future plans.
3. Grammar/Use of French
Grammar topics studied should include: partitive articles; pronouns (possessive and demonstrative); relative pronouns, passive and active voice; imperfect tense; expressions of necessity; verbs of desire, need, want, preference; expressions of quantity; present participle.
4. Business & Commercial French
Overview of a company; description of the internal structure of a company and its functions; presenting an agenda at a meeting; vocabulary for conducting meetings; introduction to basic business and commercial activities (ordering, delivery, payment).
5. Understanding France
French working life; sectors of activity; current affairs; French economy.
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 1,2,3,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
French Oral Presentation/Interview
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
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 1,4,5,6
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, [ISBN: 978-2090338485].
  • Flumian, C.. (2011), Nouveau Rond-point, Klett Ernst/Schulbuch, [ISBN: 978-3125293618].
  • Claire Miquel. Vocabulaire Progressif Du Francais - Nouvelle Edition: Livre + Audio CD, Cle International, [ISBN: 9782090381283].
  • (2010), Collins French Dictionary and Grammar, 6th. Collins, [ISBN: 978-0007323159].
  • J. Girardet, J. Pecheur, C. Gibbe. Echo 1: Methode de Francais, Cle, p.191, [ISBN: 9782090354577].
  • Penfornis, Miquel. Vocabulaire Progressif Du Francais Des Affaires Textbook, Cle, p.128, [ISBN: 9782090338034].
  • Danilo, Blavier-Lincoln, Penfornis. Le Francais De La Communication Professionnelle, Cle International, p.127, [ISBN: 9782190335841].
  • Maia Gregoire, Alina Kostucki. Exercices Audio De Grammaire: Niveau Intermediaire, Cle, p.95, [ISBN: 9782090337280].
  • Bernard Gillman, Peggy Macquet-Dubois and Saraly Hoareau. (2007), Travailler en francais en entreprise, Niveaux A1/A2 du CECR, Didier.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Guy Capelle, Noëlle Gidon. Reflets 1, Hachette français langue étrangère, [ISBN: 9782011551160].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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