SLL30180 BCIT French

Academic Year 2020/2021

In light of the regrettable impossibility of studying in France this semester, this module aims both to develop an understanding of France, its people and its culture, and to improve linguistic proficiency.

All contact hours will be in French, and will focus on developing the four skills of reading, writing, speaking and comprehension through a thematic-based programme, covering a range of topics relevant to contemporary France and to Erasmus.




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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:


On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

• understand and analyse articles, reports and audio-visual materials on topics related to contemporary France;
• give short oral presentations in French and engage with greater confidence in spontaneous oral interaction on topics related to the content of the module;
• write texts with clarity and precision using a wide range of vocabulary and concepts relevant to the module;
• demonstrate an improved proficiency in French grammar and syntax;
• have developed their understanding of certain aspects of contemporary France;
• demonstrate clear progress towards full autonomy as language learners.

Indicative Module Content:


Students will be working on a selection of cultural artefacts, lowbrow and highbrow, written and audio-visual, to further their understanding of contemporary socio-political themes. Authentic materials – written and spoken – will be provided for students to work on.

The broad themes covered are:

1. Politics

2. Culture
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3. Current Affairs

4. Culture shock and the Erasmus experience

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Seminar (or Webinar)

22
Specified Learning Activities

110
Autonomous Student Learning

60
Online Learning

22
Total

214
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, online quizzes, class discussions, weekly writing, autonomous readings, presentations, short one-on-one pronunciation briefings with the lecturer. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Vocabulary glossary Throughout the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

10
Presentation: Oral presentations (recorded and uploaded):
2 short presentations during the trimester, of which 1 will be graded (5%).
An end-of-trimester presentation: 30%.		 Varies over the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

35
Portfolio: Weekly written assignment (200-250 words) Throughout the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

40
Continuous Assessment: Weekly comprehension quizzes (on a weekly prescribed article). Throughout the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

15

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Assoc Professor Síofra Pierse Lecturer / Co-Lecturer