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Study programmes 2010-2011Last update : 11/04/2011
FLES0004-2  Pedagogy of the grammar of French as a foreign and second language
Duration :  30h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
Master in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : French as a Second Language, Professional Focus, 2nd yearFirst semester3
Master in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : General, Professional Focus in French as a Second Language (réforme du master PMFRAN), 2nd yearFirst semester3
Holder(s) :  Jean‑Marc Defays
Language :  French language
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 :  First semester, Wednesday from 12:00 am to 02:00 pm, room to be announced.
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.

Session: January
Contacts :  Prof. Jean-Marc DEFAYS
Institut Supérieur des Langues Vivantes
Université de Liège
Place du 20-Août, 7
B-4000 Liège
Email : jmdefays@ulg.ac.be
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.


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