Programmes: Classroom Based: Diploma in French - Galway 2010/11

The objective of this programme is to enable 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. Students will study major cultural issues in the contemporary French-speaking world and are introduced during year two of the programme, to the world of French literature.

The Diploma programme aims to equip students with appropriate written and oral skills in French. 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 - written and spoken 
• French Language - written, spoken and comprehension 
• Introduction to Culture and Society in France (Connaître le monde francophone 1) 
• 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)

Entry requirements

No previous knowledge of the language is required.

Application procedure

Applications forms available from:
Adult & Continuing Education
NUI Galway
091 492062
adulteducationnuigalway.ie
 and should be returned to:
The Admissions Office
NUI Galway
Phone: 091 492199
email: admissionsnuigalway.ie

Closing Date for Application has been extended to Friday August 27th 2010

Assessment

All modules in the diploma programme are individually assessed. The assessment for each module takes the form of essays, written assignments or oral examinations during the semester and a written examination at the end of the semester.

Duration/attendance requirements

The programme is a 2-year, part-time programme. Classes are held one evening per week on Tuesday evenings.

Award

NUI Diploma in (Arts) French.

Annual fee

The fee for the Diploma in French  is € 970 per annun 
The non-EU fee is €1,470
This fee is subject to a yearly review. 
A number of scholarships will be available for applicants who have recently become unemployed (since January 2008) and wish to update their skills and knowledge by participating in this programme. Scholarships will constitute a 50% contribution to programme fees. A separate application process will be required. Click here for a copy of this application form.

Enquiries

Dr. Maire Aine Ni Mhainnin
Department of French
Phone: 091 493397
Email: mary.mannionnuigalway.ie

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