Module Details
Module Code: |
FREN C3310 |
Module Title:
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French V
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Title:
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French V
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Module Level:: |
7 |
Module Coordinator: |
Martin Meagher
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Module Author:: |
Claus Derenda
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Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to build on language within the workplace, as introduced in previous modules. Students will also improve their oral and written comprehension and fluency with presentations in both a general and professional context. Students will be introduced to a range of themes in international communication such as ordering, delivery, complaints and problem solving. Students will also improve their oral expression and comprehension in addition to their grammar usage.
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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 |
Deliver more detailed prepared presentations in French in both a general and business context using a variety of more advanced grammatical structures and tenses. |
LO2 |
Demonstrate the ability to deal with more complex business transactions in both written and oral form. |
LO3 |
Synthesize and summarise specialised texts and documentation in French. |
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:
Reading comprehensions and extracting factual information from a variety of texts; reporting speech; writing desciptive introductory texts about companies; asking for and supplying quotations (written form); reading brief news articles; completing business documentation (form-filling, letter writing).
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2. Oral & Listening Skills:
Practising negotiating and discussion skills; performing a range of complex work-realted tasks (by phone and face-to-face) using appropraite syles and registers; presenting a product (description of form and function); describing a product advertisement; role plays and case scenarios.
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3. Grammar/Use of French:
Grammar topics studied should include: comparative and superlative structures; interrogative structures; advanced negative structures; relative pronouns; linking structures (conjunctions); indirect speech; expressing cause and consequence.
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4. Business and Commercial French:
Business presentations; meetings (negotiations - arguing in favour of/against something/someone); intercultural relations; business report writing; business contracts; writing a letter of complaint.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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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 |
6.00 |
6 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Workload: Part Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
Independent Learning Time |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
7.50 |
7.5 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
1.50 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Jean-Luc Penfornis. (2003), Affaires.com : Méthode de français des affaires Niveau avancé, Clé Intrenational, [ISBN: 978-2-09-033176-9].
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Claudie Bassi, Anne-Marie Chapsal. (2005), Diplomatie.com, Clé International, [ISBN: 978-2-09-033184-4].
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Jean-Luc Penfornis. (2004), Vocabulaire Progressif des affaires - Cahier d'exercices, Clé International, [ISBN: 978-2-09-035364-8].
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Penfornis, J-L.. (2010), Vocabulaire Progressif Du Français Des Affaires Textbook, Clé International, [ISBN: 978-2-09-033803-4].
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Soade Cherifi, Bruno Girardeau and Marion Mistichelli. (2009), Travailler en français en entreprise 2 : Niveaux A2/B1 du CECR, Didier.
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Michele Boulares, Jean-Louis Frerot, Maia Gregoire. (1997), Grammaire Progressive du Français / Niveau Avance, Clé International, [ISBN: 978-2090338621].
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C. Leroy-Miquel,. (1998), Vocabulaire Progressif Du Français, Clé International, [ISBN: 978-2090338768].
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Michele Boulares, Jean-Louis Frerot, Maia Gregoire. (1997), Grammaire Progressive du Francais / Niveau Avance, Clé International, [ISBN: 978-2090338621].
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(2010), Collins French Dictionary and Grammar, 6th. Collins, [ISBN: 978-0007323159].
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G Capelle, N. Gidon. (1999), Reflets Methode Francaise: Level 2, Hachette, [ISBN: 978-2011551207].
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G Capelle, N. Gidon,. (1999), Reflets Methode Francaise: Level 2 Workbook, Hachette, [ISBN: 978-2011551191].
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Danilo, Blavier-Lincoln, Penfornis,. (2005), Le Francais De La Communication Professionnelle, Clé International, [ISBN: 978-2190335841].
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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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