LANG06113 2021 French Language, Culture and Contemporary Media 2.1

General Details

Full Title

French Language, Culture and Contemporary Media 2.1

Transcript Title

French Language, Culture and C

Code

LANG06113

Attendance

N/A %

Subject Area

LANG - Foreign Language

Department

MKTS - Marketing, Tourism & Sport

Level

06 - NFQ 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_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_BINTE_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Marketing and Languages 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_BBUSJ_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Business SG_BBUSI_C06 202200 Higher Certificate in Business in Business SG_BFINA_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Finance and Investment SG_BBUSL_C06 202200 Higher Certificate in Business in Business Administration SG_BBUSM_C06 202200 Higher Certificate in Business in Business Studies SG_BBUSB_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business SG_BBUSI_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_BBUSI_C06 202300 Higher Certificate in Business in Business (exit) SG_BBUSJ_B07 202300 Bachelor of Business in Business (exit)

Description

This Module will build on the language skills acquired in Semesters 1 and 2, and initiate progression towards CEFR Level B1. The module will foster increasing independence in the use of the language in authentic,everyday situations, with emphasis on gaining confidence in speaking and listening. An awareness of French culture and society will develop in tandem with the student's developing language skills. Contemporary media, authentic text, video clips and film will be used.

Learning Outcomes

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

perform at CEFR Level A2 and progress towards Level B1.

with appropriate assistance identify and interpret the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, college, leisure, etc..

Role-play, with adequate preparation, aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need; deal with principal situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.

compose simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest and implement a level of grammatical accuracy appropriate to the level.

demonstrate increased awareness of Francophone cultural life through completion of a project, presentation, video blog or podcast.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Encouragement of active participation during class.
Use of computer laboratory to access contemporary online learning platforms.
Reinforcement of language skills through self-study
Encouragement of conversation and social events with international students who are native speakers of the language
Encouragement and practice in developing confidence in reading skills appropriate to the level.

Module Assessment Strategies

Linguistic ability will be assessed in:

Roleplays
Oral interviews
Written tests
Listening tests
Presentation of a project

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 at A2 Level

Repeat Assessments

Written Assessment
Oral Assessment

Module Dependencies

Prerequisites

LANG06017 200900 French Post Leaving Cert Level 1

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/emails.

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/emails describing experiences and impressions.

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	1,2,3,4,5
2	Other Exam 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	Computer Laboratory	listening & speaking practice	1	Weekly	1.00
Lecture	Flat Classroom	language classes	3	Weekly	3.00
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 (Niveau intermediaire B1) CLE International

Required Reading
2018-11-13 Short Stories in French for Beginners Teach Yourself
ISBN 1473683432 ISBN-13 9781473683433

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in French for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including A glossary for bolded words in each text A bilingual word list Full plot summary Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in French for Beginners will make learning French easy and enjoyable.

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