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| academic instructor | G.J.Casanova | ||||||||
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| graded or pass/fail examinations | A | E | |||||||
| term | 1 | 2 | |||||||
| ECTS | 3.00 | 3.00 | |||||||
| terms | 2 |
| ECTS/total | 6.0 |
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Aim of the subject:
Aim of the course is to develop and perfect the students’ knowledge of French language and pronunciation while developing various skills (listening, writing, speaking) and discover different aspects of Francophone cultures. Content: Language learning is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) content (A2 – Elementary). A2 Elementary - This level recognizes the linguistic competency of a basic user, considered as a social actor. The candidate can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring the most common polite phrases and exchanges of information. Learning outcomes: Students: - Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). - Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. - Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. Assessment: I semester: pass/fail exam. Student participation in lectures and positive test results are taken into account. II semester: examination. Examination requirements: positive test results (minimum grade is 50/100). Examination mark shall consist of a written test in four parts: - Listening: Comprehension questionnaires dealing with three or four short recordings on everyday life (played twice - Maximum duration of recordings: 5 minutes). Duration: Approximately 20 minutes. Mark on 25 points. - Reading: Comprehension questionnaires dealing with three or four written documents on everyday life. Duration: 30 minutes. Mark on 25 points. - Writing: Two short pieces of writing (letter to a friend or message) 1. To describe an event or personal experiences 2. To invite, thank, say sorry, ask for something, give information, congratulate in writing... Duration: 45 minutes. Mark on 25 points. - Speaking: Three part test: 1. guided conversation 2. exchanging information 3. role-play Duration: (Preparations: 10 minutes) 6 to 8 minutes of speaking test. Mark on 25 points. Total duration of all tests: approximately 2 hours * Total mark on 100 points * Overall pass mark: 50/100 Assessment criteria: I Semester: pass/fail. Student participation in lectures and positive test results are taken into account. II semester: - Positive test results are taken into account. "excellent (A)" – 90-100 %, all parts of the examination show excellent knowledge, errors do not occur. "very good (B)"- 80-90 %, very good knowledge. "good (C)"- 70-80 %, good knowledge. "satisfactory (D)"- 60-70% sufficient knowledge "sufficient (E)"-50-60%, limited knowledge. "insufficient (0)" – less than 50%, exam is not passed. Course reading material: Edito A2 Livre + cahier + 2 CDs + DVD, Les Editions Didier, 2016. Grammaire progressive du français – Intermédiaire, CLE International, 1998. Nouveau Rond Point 1 – A1/A2 – Edition Maison des langues, 2011. TV5 Monde – 7 Jours sur la planète (http://enseigner.tv5monde.com/collection/7-jours-sur-la-planete?utm_source=tv5monde&utm_medium=metanav&utm_campaign=langue-francaise_7-jours-sur-la-planete) Author of course description: Geraldine Julie Kuusik Casanova prerequisite course: ÜAK310 last changed: 2023-05-15 00:12:25 |