Modern Foreign Languages
Subject Information
The syllabus in French is a communicative one organised around the needs, expectations and interests which pupils bring to the foreign language classroom. through the above, contributing to pupils' overall personal and social development.
French as a Leaving Certificate subject aims to bring students closer to fluency in the French language, as well as developing a good knowledge of literature, culture, geography and national history, in order to provide a context for communication. Senior Cycle French builds on the knowledge acquired for the Junior Certificate.
Department Members
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Ms Brady
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Ms Cullen
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Ms Moynihan
Why Study French?
This subject may be a requirement for entry to third level and can be used as a third language for entry to a number of courses. See entry requirements for individual colleges.
This subject is a useful foundation for students with an interest in studying French at third level, or considering a career in a French speaking environment or country.
What kind of Student would French suit?
Anyone with an interest in French culture, history, and language.
Students who are considering working in France, Canada, the EU or in the area of international relations in the future.
Students who can already speak French and want easy points.
Recommendations/Tips
It is highly advisable that students spend some time in a country where the target language is spoken.
Students who have shown an aptitude for French at Junior Certificate level are encouraged to continue with it in Senior Cycle.
A third language is an entry requirement of a number of third level colleges and may be a specific requiremnt for certain courses. Always check individual college and course details for current information.
Subject Group: Humanities
These subjects explore the ways in which humans live and communicate in the world. Human life is examined by looking at our past, our present and into our future. These subjects help people to express themselves clearly and develop their reasoning ability.
Career Sectors
This subject builds skills and knowledge that are particularly useful for careers in the following Career Sectors:
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Business Management & Human Resources
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Government, Politics & EU
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Education & Teaching
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Banking & Financial Services
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Tourism & Hospitality
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Media, Film & Publishing
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Sales, Retail & Purchasing
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Transport & Logistics
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History, Culture & Languages
Subject Information
The syllabus in Spanish is a communicative one organised around the needs, expectations and interests which pupils bring to the foreign language classroom. through the above, contributing to pupils' overall personal and social development.
Spanish as a Leaving Cert subject aims to bring students closer to fluency in the Spanish language, as well as developing a good knowledge of literature, culture, and geography to provide a context for communication. As the second most widely spoken native language, and most widely studied language on the planet, Spanish has widespread use in international business. It also makes travel to Spain, Mexico, and most of South America more accessible.
Department Members
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Ms Mc Guinness
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Ms Caffrey
What kind of Student would Spanish suit?
Anyone with an interest in Spanish culture, history, and language.
Students interested in travelling the world.
Students who are considering working in Spain (or other Hispanic countries) or international relations in the future.
Recommendations/Tips
Some schools require all their Leaving Certificate students to take a language. If students have the option to choose whether or not to take a language, they should consider it seriously as it may determine the choices available to them when it comes to applying for college.
For example, a third language is a requirement of a number of departments in the NUI colleges -- University College Cork (UCC), University College Dublin (UCD), NUI Galway and NUI Maynooth. The phrase, third language, refers to a language other than English and Irish, which, it is presumed, most students already study.
Departments in NUI colleges that require students to have a language include or Arts, Humanties, Law, Social Science, Commerce, Medicine and Health Sciences and some other degrees. A third language is not required for engineering or agriculture in these colleges.
Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and the University of Limerick require students to have one language -- either Irish or a modern language, while Dublin City University (DCU) and the Institutes of Technology require students to pass Maths and English or Irish.
Subject Group: Humanities
These subjects explore the ways in which humans live and communicate in the world. Human life is examined by looking at our past, our present and into our future. These subjects help people to express themselves clearly and develop their reasoning ability.
Career Sectors
This subject builds skills and knowledge that are particularly useful for careers in the following Career Sectors:
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Business Management & Human Resources
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Government, Politics & EU
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Education & Teaching
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Banking & Financial Services
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Tourism & Hospitality
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Media, Film & Publishing
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Sales, Retail & Purchasing