| Course Name |
French |
| Course Provider |
NUI Galway |
| Course Code |
27250 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Minor Diploma (Level 7 NFQ)
More info...
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Minor |
National University of Ireland |
Level 7 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening |
| Location (Districts) |
Ennis, Galway City |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Next start date 12th September 2017 |
| Application Date |
Apply Online
The closing date is 25-August 2017.
Early application is advised as offers will be made on a rolling basis.
A limited number of applications may be accepted after the official application closing date, subject to the availability of places. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
Duration 2 years, part-time
Mode of study
Classroom-based, Tuesdays (September 2017 intake), 6:30 - 9:30pm
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| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Candidates who are 21 years or over on or before January 1st of year of entry may gain entry to the programme on the basis of mature years. Candidates under 21 years should meet the minimum matriculation requirements as outlined in the Frequently Asked Questions section. |
| Course Content |
Expand+The Diploma in French is designed for students with an interest in French to acquire a high level of communication skills in the language (oral and written) through a variety of practical language exercises. Great emphasis is placed on continuous as...
Hide-The Diploma in French is designed for students with an interest in French to acquire a high level of communication skills in the language (oral and written) through a variety of practical language exercises. Great emphasis is placed on continuous assessment and feedback to students. Students will study major issues in the contemporary French speaking world, such as immigration, education, culture and politics.
Who’s Suited to This Course
The Diploma is designed for those who have some knowledge of the language and is also suitable for the complete or quasi beginner.
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+The programme aims to equip students with appropriate written and oral skills in French. The French native teachers will use the communicative method of modern language instruction. He/she will gradually introduce the relevant points of grammar to th...
Hide-The programme aims to equip students with appropriate written and oral skills in French. The French native teachers will use the communicative method of modern language instruction. He/she will gradually introduce the relevant points of grammar to the students and show how these are applied to written and oral structures. By the end of each week/term/and year students should be able to converse and comprehend a variety of topics and situations that are normally encountered in everyday situations in a contemporary Francophone environment.
Programme content Year 1
Introduction to French Language
French Language
Introduction to Civilisation, Culture and Society in France
Oral French - Parlons Français
Programme content Year 2
Improvers’ French – on écoute, on écrit et on parle 1
Improvers’ French – on écoute, on écrit et on parle 2
French Culture – connaître le monde francophone 2 Oral French – Parlons Français 2
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| Assessment Method |
All modules in the Diploma are individually assessed. The assessment for each module takes the form of essays, written assignments or presentations during the semester and a written examination at the end of the semester.
Basic computer skills will be an advantage. E-mail, internet and NUI Galway's online learning environment are in use throughout the course.
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| Number of Credits |
ECTS weighting 30 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Further Education
If you have successfully completed a Diploma in French and would like to develop your French language skills further, you can choose the following modules through the Continuing Professional Development route.
You will registe...
Hide-Further Education
If you have successfully completed a Diploma in French and would like to develop your French language skills further, you can choose the following modules through the Continuing Professional Development route.
You will register as a ‘Continuing Professional Credit’ student and obtain a statement of examination results for modules successfully completed. No separate award is provided; you will not obtain a BA in French. If you are a NUI* BA graduate, you can add French to your BA subjects and receive a transcript of examination results to this effect (all modules listed above required).
*NUI: http://www.nui.ie/college/admissions.asp
Career Opportunities
The ability to converse and write in French will be a clear advantage to those who work, or wish to work, in areas such as education, business, law, tourism and information technology, to name but a few. Knowledge of French will offer enhanced employment opportunities both in Ireland and abroad.
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| Further Enquiries |
Dr. Máire-Áine Ní Mháinnín
Discipline of French
Tel: 091 493397
E-mail: mary.mannion@nuigalway.ie
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| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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