Short Title:French 3
Full Title:French 3
Language of Instruction:English
Module Code:FREN H2023
  
Credits: 5
Field of Study:Management and administration
Module Delivered in 11 programme(s)
Reviewed By:GLENN MEHTA
Module Author:FIONA BRODERICK
Module Description:This module aims to consolidate and develop the students’ skills and knowledge of French in written, oral and aural forms. The students will also be exposed to aspects of culture and society in France and Francophone countries.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1 Converse in French on both general and specific topics with regard to the social and professional environment.
LO2 Read and demonstrate an understanding of selected articles of both a general and semi-specialised nature.
LO3 Assess and Discuss selected materials in the social media domain including audio-visual materials.
LO4 Describe aspects of the business culture and society in France and Francophone countries.
 

Module Content & Assessment

Course Work
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Continuous Assessment Learning outcomes will be assessed using in-class tests, which will assess translation skills and general and business language functions. Students will also be assessed orally and aurally and/or on in-class presentations in French. 1,2,3,4 50.00 Sem 1 End
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam End-of-Semester Final Examination 1,2,3,4 50.00 End-of-Semester

IT Tallaght reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Class Based Instruction 3.00 Every Week 3.00
Independent Learning Reading/Study 6.00 Every Week 6.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Class Based Instruction 3.00 Every Week 3.00
Independent Learning Time study 3.00 Every Week 3.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 6.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 

Module Resources

Required Book Resources
  • Cazaux, Nathalie & Maher, Eamon, 2002, Folens, Faisons Affaires
  • Maher, Eamon & McNeely, Brigitte, Introduction au français des affaires, Folens
Recommended Book Resources
  • Malcolm Bower and Lucette Barbarin 2002, French for business, Hodder & Stoughton London [ISBN: 978-0340846926]
  • A & C Black 2005, Pocket Business French Dictionary [ISBN: 978-0713677355]
  • Jean-Luc Penfornis 2006, Business French, Houghton Mifflin Co. Boston, Mass. [ISBN: 978-0618610488]
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Authentic
  • Le Petit Journal
Other Resources
 

Module Delivered in

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
TA_HAVAB_B Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Digital Media 4 Elective
TA_BMKDM_D Bachelor of Arts in Digital Marketing 3 Elective
TA_BAMNG_B Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Management 3 Elective
TA_BAMKT_B Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Marketing 3 Elective
TA_BMKTG_B (1 year add on) Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Marketing Management 3 Elective
TA_BITNL_B Bachelor of Business (Hons) International Business 3 Elective
TA_BAMNG_D Bachelor of Business in Management 3 Elective
TA_BAMKT_D Bachelor of Business in Marketing 3 Elective
TA_BMKTG_D (1 year add on) Bachelor of Business in Marketing 3 Elective
TA_BITNL_D Bachelor of Business International Business 3 Elective
TA_BMKTG_C Higher Certificate in Business in Marketing 3 Elective