Module Delivered in
| Short Title: | French |
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| Full Title: | French |
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| Description: | The aim of this module is to impart the grammatical structures and vocabulary necessary to comprehend and communicate in French and to understand the socio-cultural environment of France and countries where French is spoken. |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
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| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to | - Converse in French on general topics
- Read and understand articles and be able to answer questions thereon
- Follow selected audio, TV and video materials of a general nature and discuss the content
- Discuss and write about a range of topics of general interest in French
- Make a presentation about a researched topic
- Be informed and equipped for the year abroad
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Module Content & Assessment| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100% | | End of Semester Formal Examination | 0% |
| Coursework Breakdown |
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| Type | Description | Outcome addressed | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Continuous Assessment | grammatical structures | | 50 | n/a | | Continuous Assessment | use of language | | 50 | Week 22 |
| Reassessment Requirement |
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Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element. |
IT Tallaght reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment Module Workload & Resources| Workload | Full-time |
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| Type | Description | Hours | Frequency | Average Weekly Learner Workload |
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| Independent Learning | self study | 7 | Every Week | 7.00 | | Lecture | No Description | 7 | Every Week | 7.00 | | Total Weekly Learner Workload | 14.00 | | Total Weekly Contact Hours | 7.00 |
| Resources |
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| Required Book Resources |
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- Simone Renaud, Dominique Van Hooff 2007, En bonne forme, Wiley Hoboken, NJ [ISBN: 978-0470-42421-6]
- French-English, English-French dictionary, n/a, Collins
| | Recommended Book Resources |
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- Coffman Croker, 1990, Schaums Outline of French Grammar, McGraw Hill New York
- Capelle,G.,Gidon,N. 1999, Reflets Niveau 1, Hachette
- Gonthier,J., and Geoghegan, C. 1996, Voilà! The New Course in French for Adult Beginners, Hodder & Stoughton
- Etincelle, Authentik Publications Dublin
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