French B2.1
Code
711111082
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Línguas, Culturas e Literaturas Modernas, Secção de Estudos Espanhóis, Franceses e Italianos
Credits
4
Weekly hours
4
Teaching language
French
Objectives
Achieve skills compatible with part of level B2 of Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
a) Can understand the main ideas of a long and complex discourse of its expertise.
b) Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
c) Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
d) Can get a knowledge of the cultural and literary life in francophone countries and relevant events in the life of the twentieth century for a better understanding of French society today and its ties with the Francophone countries.
e) Can understand that language it´s a way to express cultural identity.
Prerequisites
B1.2 level
Subject matter
The course resolves around various topics and presents :
1 – Listening and reading activities from authentic documents (novel, newspaper articles, TV reports, audio and video recordings)
2 - Written and oral interaction activities : discussions and simulation of authentic oral communication situations.
3 – Speaking and writing activities of various types of text (descriptive, narrative, explanatory, argumentative and dialogical).
4 – Various activities for the acquisition of grammar and vocabulary necessary to achieve different communicative tasks (level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference)
Bibliography
Chovelon, B. & Morsel, M-H. (2010)Le résumé, le compte rendu, la synthèse, Grenoble, PUG
Chovelon, B. & Barthe, M. (2009) : Expression et style, Grenoble, PUG.
Capucho, F., Denyer, M., Labascoule, J.,Royer, C., (2013) Nouveau Rond-Point 3, Méthode de français basée sur les tâches, Barcelona, Difusión.
Teaching method
Communicative method that strives to stimulate interaction and promote a growingly autonomous learning process.
Intercultural approach that promotes the student’s awareness toward a better perception of cultural diversity
Doing chores that imply the use of linguistics as well as extralinguistic competences.
Frequent use of the ICT
Evaluation method
Assessment is continuous and formative consisting of:
2 written tests in class : 50%
1 spoken task (discursive/informative): 1 individual – 25%
Active participation in class and homework – 25%
Minimum attendance: 70% of classes (except student workers)