Module Details
Module Code: |
FREN H1304 |
Module Title:
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French I
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Title:
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French I
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Martin Meagher
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Module Author:: |
Gina Noonan
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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.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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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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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 50.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 50.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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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.
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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 |
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Contact |
Class-based activities |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Independent Learning Time |
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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 |
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Contact |
Class-based activities |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
Independent Learning Time |
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Non Contact |
Homework assignments |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
1.50 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Penfornis, J-L.. (2012), Francais.com Textbook, Clé International, [ISBN: 978-2090331714].
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Maia Gregoire, Odile Thievenaz,. (2003), Grammaire Progressive Du Francais, Clé International, [ISBN: 978-2090338485].
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Flumian, C.. (2011), Nouveau Rond-point, Klett Ernst /Schulbuch, [ISBN: 978-3125293618].
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(2010), Collins French Dictionary and Grammar, 6th. Collins, [ISBN: 978-0007323159].
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Jean-Luc Penfornis. Français.com, CLE International, [ISBN: 9782090380392].
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Jean-Luc Penfornis. Communication progressive du français des affaires, CLE International, p.160, [ISBN: 9782090353631].
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Claire Miquel. Vocabulaire Progressif Du Francais - Nouvelle Edition: Livre + Audio CD, Cle International, [ISBN: 9782090381283].
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J. Girardet, J. Pecheur, C. Gibbe. Echo 1: Methode de Francais, Cle, p.191, [ISBN: 9782090354577].
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Guy Capelle, Noelle Gidon. (1998), Reflets 1, Hachette, [ISBN: 978-2011551160].
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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].
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Other Resources |
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/french/.
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http://www.french-lessons.com/.
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http://fog.ccsf.cc.ca.us/~creitan/gramma
r.htm.
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http://www.bonjourdefrance.com/index/ind
exgram.htm.
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http://www.class.uh.edu/mcl/fll/french/f
rexercises/.
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http://www.frenchrevision.co.uk/.
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http://hsc.csu.edu.au/french/.
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http://french.about.com/.
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http://www.ciel.fr/learn-french/comprehe
nsion-exercises.htm.
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http://www.sip.ie/sip069/Documents/frenc
hpage.html.
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http://www.ats-group.net/courses/grammar
-exercises-french.html.
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http://avosplumes.web.virginia.edu/.
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http://www.columbia.edu/~ab410/drills.ht
ml.
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http://www.realfrench.net/.
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http://www.languagecourse.net/online-gra
mmar/french-grammar.php3.
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http://www.tolearnfrench.com/cgi2/myexam
/.
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http://www.laits.utexas.edu/tex/.
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http://www.frenchassistant.com/.
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http://www.utm.edu/staff/globeg/gramm.sh
tml.
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http://www.bonjour.com/.
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http://www.lemonde.fr/.
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http://www.rfi.fr/lfen/statiques/accueil
.asp.
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http://www.french-at-a-touch.com/French/
french_language_news.htm.
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http://www.france24.com/en/france.
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http://www.lefigaro.fr/.
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