Diploma In French

Course details

he 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 is this course intended for?

The Diploma is designed for those who have some knowledge of the language and is also suitable for the complete or quasi beginner.

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for the Diploma in French. Candidates who are 21 years or over on or before January 1 st 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 Outline

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

Requirements And Assessment

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.