LANG07045 2016 French Post Leaving Cert Level 3 Semester 1
This module aims to progress the language skills relevant to an intermediate level in the target language, developing fluency and levels of comprehension so that the student can interact in a native speaking environment with relative ease.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
progress towards achieving Level B2 (independend User) withing the Common European Framework for Language Learning ( Council of Europe Guidelines)
understand the main ideas of more complex text on topics which relate to their field of specialisation
produce detailed texts on subjects relating to both their personal interests and their chosen area of study
interact with some fluency and spontaneity with native speakers
express a viewpoint on topics relating to their field of interest and current affairs
make an oral presentation on a topic which relates to their field of specialisation
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Lectures
Tutorials
group work
visiting speakers
Module Assessment Strategies
oral interviews
presentations
written tests
listening tests
project
Repeat Assessments
project with oral presentation
Indicative Syllabus
Listening: can understand the main ideas of more complex text which relates to issues of personal interest and their field of specialisation and relevant radio and TV programmes
Reading: can understand the main ideas of more complex text and articles
Spoken Interaction: can communicate with relative ease with native speakers on a range of topics and demonstrate increased fluency and spontaniety in such situations
Spoken Production: can present clear descriptions on the range of subjects relevant to this semester
Writing: can write detailed text on the range of subjects relevant to this semester
Cultural Awareness: can demonstrate an understanding of French culture through project and presentation work
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Oral Exam oral tests | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 50 % | OnGoing | 1,2,4,5,6 |
2 | Continuous Assessment Written and aural tests | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 50 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Laboratory Practical | Language Laboratory | Aural and Oral | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | homework: aura, oral and written work | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Module Resources
articles from newspapers & magazines - provided by lecturer
reading and listening exercises from www.biendire.com
video clips
films
RFI
lemonde.fr
lexpress.fr
yahoo.fr
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dictionary
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