LANG06061 2016 French Post Leaving Cert Level 2 Semester 1
This module aims to reinforce the student's previous knowledge of the target language as taken in Year 1. It will further develop the necessary skills to speak, write, understand and communicate effectively in everyday and business situations relevant to the course. The subject also provides the students with a more extensive knowledge of the culture and civilisation of the target language.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
The student will progress towards Level B1 within the Common European Framework for Language Learning (Council of Europe Guidelines)
to understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, college, leisure, etc
to deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken
to produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest
to describe experiences or events, dreams, hopes & ambitions
to briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans
Teaching and Learning Strategies
classes
language lab work
occasional group work with native speakers
Module Assessment Strategies
roleplays
written assessments
end of semester orals
Repeat Assessments
repeat written and oral assessments
Indicative Syllabus
Listening
Can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, college, leisure, etc. Can understand the main point of many radio or TV programmes on current affairs or topics of personal or professional interest when the delivery is relatively slow and clear
Reading
Can understand texts which consist mainly of high frequency everyday or job-related language. Can understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters
Spoken Interaction
Can deal with many situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can enter into unprepared conversation on topics which are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life
Writing
Can write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can write personal letters describing experiences and impressions.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Oral Exam oral tests | Continuous Assessment | Assessment | 50 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
2 | Other Exam written and aural tests | Continuous Assessment | Assessment | 50 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Flat Classroom | language classes | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Lecture | Computer Laboratory | listening and speaking | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Independent Learning | Not Specified | homework/study | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Module Resources
Francais.com (Cle international) sections 5-7
dictionary
Grammaire progressive du francais M GREGOIRE & O THIEVENEZ (Cle)
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