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FLES0004-1

Grammar of French as a Foreign or Second Language

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Duration :15h Th
Credits/ECTS :
1st year of Master's degree in french and romance languages and literatures, french foreign language orientation,3
Holder(s) :Jean‑Marc Defays
Course contents : The course introduces...

  • first, the place of grammar within linguistics and language teaching,
  • the different kinds of grammar that are recognized and that can be used,
  • the role of grammar in teaching and learning a language,
  • the different elements and components of grammar.
The status of implicit and explicit grammar are also distinguished, in particular in the context of learning using communicative and immersion methods.

The issue of selection, (spiral) progression, (interlanguage) assimilation of grammatical content as well as that of handling mistakes.

Finally, structures and processes for teaching grammar in class will be illustrated using specific cases.
Course objective : The participants will be able to approach grammar critically, to connect it coherently with their teaching French as a foreign and second language, to prepare and create appropriate and effective language lessons.
Prerequisites : Some knowledge and/or experience in linguistics and/or teaching, as well as strong knowledge of French normative grammar.
Workshops : The participants are expected to prepare a grammar lesson, present it in front of the group and then submit a written report.
Organization : 15 hours of course time, 1st or 2nd semester.
Place and time: to be arranged
Written notes : Various bibliographic documents and references are communicated to the participants throughout the course.
Assessment : Test of knowledge of French normative grammar; evaluation of the preparation of, presentation of and report on the grammar lesson.
Contacts : Dr Jean-Marc DEFAYS, chargé de cours
Département de français (directeur)
Institut Supérieur des Langues Vivantes
Université de Liège
Place du 20-Août, 7
B-4000 Liège
Email : jmdefays@ulg.ac.be
Secretary office : Mme Marie-Noëlle Vannerum
Phone : ++ 32 (0)4 366 55 20
Fax : ++ 32 (0)4 366 58 55
Remarks : An alternative programme may be suggested to students who are unable to attend the course.




ULg : Students and Studies Administration - Academic Affairs
Contact : Monique Marcourt, direction A.E.E.
Date of data : 18/05/2007
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