LANG07020 2016 French Beginners Level 3 Semester 2
Full Title
French Beginners Level 3 Semester 2
Transcript Title
French Beginners 3.2
Code
LANG07020
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
LANG - Foreign Language
Department
MKTS - Marketing, Tourism & Sport
Level
07 - NFQ Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2016 - Full Academic Year 2016-17
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Joan Morrison, Maria Diaz-Caneja, Martine Lucas, Sarah OBeirne
Programme Membership
SG_BBUSS_B07 201600 Bachelor of Business in Business L7
SG_B(ADD_J07 201600 Bachelor of Business in (Add On) L7
SG_BMARK_J07 201900 Bachelor of Business in Business in Marketing L7 (Add On)
SG_BINTR_J07 201900 Bachelor of Business in Business in International Marketing Erasmus
SG_BMKTG_J07 201900 Bachelor of Business in Marketing L7 (Add On)
Description
In this module the student will achieve pre-Intermediate level in the target language. It builds on the student's level of oral fluency and written expression attained in Level 3.1. The student attains an initial level of independent expression in the target language. The student presents and appraises aspects of the culture and civilisation of the target language already researched at Level 3.1.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
achieve Level B1 (Independent user) within the Common European Framework for Language Learning (Council of Europe Guidelines).
2.
understand and comment on the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
3.
deal with with a broad range of situations most likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
4.
independently produce simple, connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
5.
describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions, and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
6.
implement a level of grammatical accuracy appropriate to the level
7.
demonstrate awareness of correct accent and pronunciation.
8.
demonstrate increased understanding of French cultural life through oral presentation of a project, presentation or similar
Teaching and Learning Strategies
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Group work
- Visiting speakers
Module Assessment Strategies
- Oral interviews
- Written tests
- Listening tests
- Presentations
- Written project
Repeat Assessments
written oral assessment
Module Dependencies
Prerequisites
LANG07019 200900 French Beginners Level 3 Semester 1
Indicative Syllabus
Listening: can understand with ease the main points of clear, standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, 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 that consist mainly of high frequency everyday or job-related language; can understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters and shorter texts building on Level 3.1; can demonstrate an awareness of different registers of simple written text.
Spoken interaction: can deal with a relatively broad range of situations most likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken; can enter unprepared into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).
Spoken production: can connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions; can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans; can narrate a story or relate the plot of a book or film and describe one's own reaction to it.
Writing: can write simple connected texts on topics which are familiar or of personal interest; can write personal letters/e-mails describing experiences and impressions.
Cultural awareness: orally present findings from cultural research at Level 3.1.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continuous Assessment Oral assessment | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 50 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,5,6,7,8 |
| 2 | Continuous Assessment Written assessment | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 50 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
| Lecture | Language Laboratory | Lecture | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
-Extracts from book Voici, An Intermediate Course in French for Adults by Jacqueline Gonthier and Crispin Geoghegan
-Simple articles from newspapers and magazines - provided by lecturer
-Video clips
URL Resources
françaisfacile.com
tolearnfrench.com
lepointdufle.net
RFI
Other Resources
- dictionary