French
AIMS OF SUBJECT:
The following aims are proposed for the teaching and learning of French:
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To foster in learners such communicative skills in the target language
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To give pupils a critical awareness of how meaning is organised and conveyed by the structures and vocabulary of the target language ,and thus to contribute to their understanding of the workings of human language in general.
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To help learners develop strategies for effective language learning.
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To equip learners with a broad acquaintance with the cultural, Social and political complexion of countries in which the target language is a normal medium of communication and thus to help raise their awareness of cultural, social and political diversity generally.
RATIONALE:
The study of modern foreign languages enables students to build on their language learning from Junior Cycle and further develops their skills in and enjoyment of using French. Learning French is accessible to students and contributes to their cognitive, personal and social growth by enhancing their communicative and thinking skills, as well as their participation in a global society. Being able to communicate in the mother tongue and in foreign languages are also among the eight key competences for lifelong learning identified by the European Union and European Council in 2006.
SUBJECT TOPICS:
This is a selection of the material covered at Senior Cycle:
Je me présente (Myself)
La famille (Family)
L’école (School)
Les loisirs (Hobbies)
Les vacances (Holidays)
Les boissons et la nourriture (Food and drink)
Le petit boulot (Part-time job)
Mon quartier (My area)
La météo (Weather)
La mode (Fashion)
Le transport (Transport)
La santé (Health)
Les problèmes sociaux (Social Problems)
L’actualité (Current Affairs)
La patrimoine (Cultural awareness)
ASSESSMENT:
At Leaving Certificate, French is available at Higher and Ordinary Levels. All 5 skills are assessed – Reading, Writing, Listening, Spoken Production and Spoken Interaction.
An Oral exam is held around Easter each year.
The exam is broken down into:
Higher Level
Skill
30% Reading
25% Writing
20% Listening
25% Oral
Ordinary Level
Skill
40% Reading
15% Writing
25% Listening
20% Oral
POSSIBLE CAREER OPTIONS (OPTIONAL):
Interpreter
Translator
Teacher
Overseas volunteer
Civil Service
European Union Work
Tourism industry
Journalist
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ASPECTS OF THE FRENCH PROGRAMME IN MIDLETON CBS:
Cork FTA Quiz
French assistant
Trips to the cinema to see French Films
School Tours
French Theatre For Schools
Le petit déjeuner français
Working with Puppets
Penpal
Etwinning Project
Ms. Cogan's French Ms. Dennehy's French
French Breakfast 2018
AIMS OF SUBJECT:
The following aims are proposed for the teaching and learning of French:
- To foster in learners such communicative skills in the target language
- To give pupils a critical awareness of how meaning is organised and conveyed by the structures and vocabulary of the target language ,and thus to contribute to their understanding of the workings of human language in general.
- To help learners develop strategies for effective language learning.
- To equip learners with a broad acquaintance with the cultural, Social and political complexion of countries in which the target language is a normal medium of communication and thus to help raise their awareness of cultural, social and political diversity generally.
RATIONALE:
The study of modern foreign languages enables students to build on their language learning from Junior Cycle and further develops their skills in and enjoyment of using French. Learning French is accessible to students and contributes to their cognitive, personal and social growth by enhancing their communicative and thinking skills, as well as their participation in a global society. Being able to communicate in the mother tongue and in foreign languages are also among the eight key competences for lifelong learning identified by the European Union and European Council in 2006.
SUBJECT TOPICS:
This is a selection of the material covered at Senior Cycle:
Je me présente (Myself)
La famille (Family)
L’école (School)
Les loisirs (Hobbies)
Les vacances (Holidays)
Les boissons et la nourriture (Food and drink)
Le petit boulot (Part-time job)
Mon quartier (My area)
La météo (Weather)
La mode (Fashion)
Le transport (Transport)
La santé (Health)
Les problèmes sociaux (Social Problems)
L’actualité (Current Affairs)
La patrimoine (Cultural awareness)
ASSESSMENT:
At Leaving Certificate, French is available at Higher and Ordinary Levels. All 5 skills are assessed – Reading, Writing, Listening, Spoken Production and Spoken Interaction.
An Oral exam is held around Easter each year.
The exam is broken down into:
Higher Level
Skill
30% Reading
25% Writing
20% Listening
25% Oral
Ordinary Level
Skill
40% Reading
15% Writing
25% Listening
20% Oral
POSSIBLE CAREER OPTIONS (OPTIONAL):
Interpreter
Translator
Teacher
Overseas volunteer
Civil Service
European Union Work
Tourism industry
Journalist
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ASPECTS OF THE FRENCH PROGRAMME IN MIDLETON CBS:
Cork FTA Quiz
French assistant
Trips to the cinema to see French Films
School Tours
French Theatre For Schools
Le petit déjeuner français
Working with Puppets
Penpal
Etwinning Project
Ms. Cogan's French Ms. Dennehy's French
French Breakfast 2018