Module Details
Module Code: |
FREN H2303 |
Module Title:
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French II
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Title:
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French II
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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 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.
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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 |
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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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5. Understanding France
French working life; sectors of activity; current affairs; French economy.
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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, [ISBN: 978-2090338485].
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Flumian, C.. (2011), Nouveau Rond-point, Klett Ernst/Schulbuch, [ISBN: 978-3125293618].
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Claire Miquel. Vocabulaire Progressif Du Francais - Nouvelle Edition: Livre + Audio CD, Cle International, [ISBN: 9782090381283].
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(2010), Collins French Dictionary and Grammar, 6th. Collins, [ISBN: 978-0007323159].
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J. Girardet, J. Pecheur, C. Gibbe. Echo 1: Methode de Francais, Cle, p.191, [ISBN: 9782090354577].
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Penfornis, Miquel. Vocabulaire Progressif Du Francais Des Affaires Textbook, Cle, p.128, [ISBN: 9782090338034].
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Danilo, Blavier-Lincoln, Penfornis. Le Francais De La Communication Professionnelle, Cle International, p.127, [ISBN: 9782190335841].
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Maia Gregoire, Alina Kostucki. Exercices Audio De Grammaire: Niveau Intermediaire, Cle, p.95, [ISBN: 9782090337280].
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Bernard Gillman, Peggy Macquet-Dubois and Saraly Hoareau. (2007), Travailler en francais en entreprise, Niveaux A1/A2 du CECR, Didier.
| Supplementary Book Resources |
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Guy Capelle, Noëlle Gidon. Reflets 1, Hachette français langue étrangère, [ISBN: 9782011551160].
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