LANG06111 2021 French Language, Culture and Contemporary Media 1.2

General Details

Full Title

French Language, Culture and Contemporary Media 1.2

Transcript Title

French Language, Culture and C

Code

LANG06111

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, 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_HJOIN_H08 202100 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Humanities in Joint Majors: Sociology and Politics SG_HENGL_H08 202100 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Humanities in Joint Major: English and Psychology 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 expands on the range of skills attained in Semester 1 so that the student should be equipped to perform at CEFR A2 Level. Cultural issues will continue to be explored through similar media as in Semester 1.

Learning Outcomes

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

progress to CEFR A2 Level.

employ an increased range of sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).

demonstrate an ability to communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.

describe using a full range of vocabulary appropriate to the Level aspects of his/her background; immediate environment; the world of work; matters of immediate need.

complete, with guidance, a cultural task in French.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Active learning is encouraged and participation is facilitated through small class size, roleplay and e-learning activities,via Moodle amd the Virtual Learning Environment. The use of authentic texts (abridged) with audio and audio-visual materials provides an introduction to modern Francophone media and underpins the contemporary focus of relevant topics. Conversation with native speakers will be facilitated where possible.

Module Assessment Strategies

roleplays & oral presentations
oral interview
written assessments
listening tests
presentations and/or projects

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 A2 level

Repeat Assessments

Written Assessment
Oral Assessment

Indicative Syllabus

Listening:

can understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance, e.g. basic 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
Franais.com (Franais professionel) Niveau dbutant CLE International

Required Reading
2016-07-07 Practice Makes Perfect: Complete French Grammar, Premium Third Edition McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 1259642372 ISBN-13 9781259642371

Master grammar with the bestselling workbook for learners of French Practice Makes Perfect: Complete French Grammar is the go-to guide for clear, precise explanations of all aspects of French grammar: from the present tense of regular verbs to direct object pronouns, from the differences between savoir and connatre to the use of pronouns y and en. This comprehensive guide will also give you plenty of practice in using your language skills. And this new edition is accompanied by flashcards and audio recordings, available online and via app, that will provide a new dimension and flexibility to your study. THIS BOOK MAKES MASTERING GRAMMAR EASY WITH: Clear, down-to-earth, easy-to-follow explanations that make even the most complex principles easy to understand More than 350 exercises, with a detailed answer key for each progress checks Example sentences that illustrate and clarify each grammatical point Practical and high-frequency vocabulary used throughout

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