LANG06110 2021 French Language, Culture and Contemporary Media 1.1

General Details

Full Title

French Language, Culture and Contemporary Media 1.1

Transcript Title

French Language, Culture and C

Code

LANG06110

Attendance

N/A %

Subject Area

LANG - Foreign Language

Department

MKTS - Marketing, Tourism & Sport

Level

06 - Level 6

Credit

05 - 05 Credits

Duration

Semester

Fee

€

Start Term

2021 - Full Academic Year 2021-22

End Term

9999 - The End of Time

Author(s)

Deborah Keegan, Mr. John Kelleher, Joan Morrison, Martine Lucas, Sarah OBeirne, Clare Kelly-Lahon, Juan Manuel Real Espinosa, Gillian ODonovan

Programme Membership

SG_BINTE_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in International Tourism with Event Management SG_BMKTG_B07 202000 Bachelor of Business in Marketing SG_BMARK_H08 202000 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Marketing SG_BACCO_C06 202100 Higher Certificate in Business in Accounting SG_BADMN_B07 202100 Bachelor of Business in Business Administration L7 SG_BBUSI_C06 202100 Higher Certificate in Business in Business Studies L6 SG_BBUSI_H08 202100 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business L8 (Ab-initio) SG_BBUSS_B07 202100 Bachelor of Business in Business L7 SG_BFINA_H08 202100 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business in Finance and Investment SG_BOFFI_C06 202100 Higher Certificate in Business in Business in Office Administration SG_BSALE_B07 202100 Bachelor of Business in Business in Marketing and Sales SG_BTOUR_H08 202100 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business in Tourism with Event Management SG_BTOUR_B07 202100 Bachelor of Business in Business in Tourism with Event Management SG_BINTE_H08 202100 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Marketing and Languages SG_BBUSI_C06 202200 Higher Certificate in Business in Business Studies SG_BMKTG_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Marketing SG_BMARK_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Marketing SG_BBUSI_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business SG_BINTE_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Marketing and Languages SG_BSALE_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Sales SG_BBUSI_B07 202100 Bachelor of Business in Business in Business Administration L7 SG_BTOUR_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Tourism with Event Management SG_BBUSS_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in General Business SG_BADMN_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Business Administration SG_BFINA_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Finance and Investment SG_BTOUR_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Tourism with Event Management SG_BTOTR_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Tourism with Event Management SG_BTOTR_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Tourism with Event Management SG_BBUSM_C06 202200 Higher Certificate in Business in Business Studies SG_BBUSB_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business SG_BBUSG_B07 202300 Bachelor of Business in General Business SG_BTORE_B07 202300 Bachelor of Business in Tourism with Event Management SG_BINTM_B07 202300 Bachelor of Business in International Tourism with Event Management SG_BFINA_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Finance and Investment SG_BADMN_C06 202200 Higher Certificate in Business in Business Administration SG_BBUSE_C06 202400 Higher Certificate in Business in Business (exit) SG_BBUSE_B07 202400 Bachelor of Business in Business (exit) SG_BINTM_B07 202400 Bachelor of Business in International Tourism with Event Management

Description

This Module introduces and reinforces essential language skills while also introducing the cultures of Francophone societies. Through a combination of text-based material and contemporary media, the student will consolidate key language skills at this level and develop cultural awareness. On completion of the Semester, the student will move towards performing at Levels A1 - A2 within the CEFR Framework for Language Learning (Council of Europe Guidelines). The Module is open to students who have some years of French but a highly motivated beginner should be able to attain the level required on completion of the module.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

perform at CEFR Level A1 within the common framework

within a limited range use and modify sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).

introduce him/herself and ask and answer questions about personal details and make an attempt at communicating in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar matters. Role-play prescribed topics

describe using a range of vocabulary appropriate to the Level aspects of his/her background and immediate environment.

complete a project or make a guided presentation in French selected from a range of cultural topics.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Active Learning is encouraged and participation is facilitated through small class size, roleplay and e-learning activities via Moodle and the Virtual Learning Environment. The use of authentic texts (abridged) and use of subtitles with audio and audio-visual materials expands the student's experience of contemporary language learning media and underpins the contemporary focus of relevant topics.

Module Assessment Strategies

Linguistic ability will be assessed in:

roleplays & oral presentations
oral interview
written tests
listening tests
project/presentation

ONGOING = Every TWO To FOUR weeks, assessment in these areas will occur through Oral/Aural/Written work and/or Role-play

These assessments will measure student progress to A1 Level

Repeat Assessments

Written Assessment
Oral Assessment

Indicative Syllabus

Listening:

can understand phrases and the vocabulary related to areas of immediate personal relevance, e.g. personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment. Can catch the point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.
Reading:

can read short, simple texts, can find specific predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, menus and timetables, can understand short simple personal letters/emails.

Spoken Interaction:

can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities, can handle short social exchanges.

Spoken Production:

can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms educational background and present or most recent job.

Writing:

can write short simple notes and messages relating to matters in areas of immediate needs, can write a simple formal email.

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment

100 %

Coursework Assessment

	Title	Type	Form	Percent	Week	Learning Outcomes Assessed
1	Oral Exam oral tests	Coursework Assessment	Assessment	50 %	OnGoing	1,2,3,4
2	Written and aural tests	Coursework Assessment	Assessment	50 %	OnGoing	1,2,3,4,5

Full Time Mode Workload

Type	Location	Description	Hours	Frequency	Avg Workload
Lecture	Flat Classroom	Lecture	3	Weekly	3.00
Lecture	Computer Laboratory	listening and speaking	1	Weekly	1.00
Independent Learning	Not Specified	self-guided study	3	Weekly	3.00

Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours

Required & Recommended Book List

Required Reading
Francais.com Niveau debutant CLE International

Recommended Reading
2012 Facon de Parler Hodder Education
ISBN 144416838X ISBN-13 9781444168389

Faon de Parler 1 is the first of a two-volume, highly illustrative and communicative course, specially designed for the adult beginner. Angela Aries and Dominique Debney guide you step by step through all the basic language skills you need for holiday, business or exams and there is plenty of opportunity to practise what you have learned as you go along. Now in full colour, each of the units contains the following: - lively, illustrated dialogues and comprehension questions - structured pair-work and group-work activities - basic vocabulary and useful expressions - grammar notes - listening comprehension (for work with the recordings) There are also regular revision sections to consolidate the main topics and grammar points, while a useful reference section is followed by a French-English end vocabulary Faon de Parler 1 is ideal for group work and can also be used for individual study and revision purposes.

Module Resources

Non ISBN Literary Resources

Core text as recommended for the module

URL Resources

Contemporary language learning and cultural online media as appropriate to the module level, including:

https://langue-francaise.tv5monde.com/

https://information.tv5monde.com/

https://www.francetvinfo.fr

Other Resources

Online monolingual dictionary
Online bilingual dictionary
video clips
films
podcasts

Additional Information

None