2020-2021 / FLES0004-2

Pedagogy of the grammar of French as a foreign and second language

Duration

30h Th

Number of credits

 Master in French and Romance languages and literatures : French as a foreign language (120 ECTS)5 crédits 

Lecturer

Deborah Meunier

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The course introduces...

  • 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 status of implicit and explicit grammar, in particular in the context of learning using communicative and immersion methods,
  • the issue of selection, (spiral) progression, (interlanguage) assimilation of grammatical content,
  • the structures and processes for teaching grammar in class in inductive logic and action-oriented.
Students will analyze grammars, textbooks and lessons, in order to prepare a grammar lesson that respects the principles of the communicative and actional approach, and the different stages and main organising principles of a didactic sequence.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

The participants will be able to approach grammar notion critically, to connect it coherently with their teaching French as a foreign and second language, to prepare and create appropriate and effective lessons in specific contexts.
Upon completion of the course students should be able to :


  • distinguish the linguistic, didactic and acquisitionist theories of the grammar of a foreign language
  • criticize and exploit the methodological options and the grammar reference tools available
  • elaborate lesson plan
  • create exercises and tasks to conceptualize grammatical rules from authentic documents
  • define linguistic, discursive and cultural objectives
  • handle all macro-skills
  • choose authentic and pertinent documents
  • set up activities according to different stages
  • prepare a grammar corpus.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Some knowledge and/or experience in linguistics and/or teaching, as well as strong knowledge of French normative grammar.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Students must actively participate in the course and perform different tasks remotely (flipped classroom) which are then the subject of face-to-face critical discussions. Several MOOC sequences "Moi, prof de FLE" will also be exploited.
The participants are expected to prepare a grammar lesson, present it and submit a written report.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face. First semester, Wednesday from 14:00 am to 16:00 pm, Salle Wittert

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

If the health situation no longer allows the organization of face-to-face courses, the lessons will be provided online (videoconference) at the scheduled times. The sessions will be recorded and posted on MyULiège.
People who have difficulties in following the videoconference courses (no computer, no correct internet connection, no workspace at their home ...) are invited to let me know as soon as possible.
All course materials will be made available on eCampus.

Recommended or required readings

Various bibliographic documents and references are communicated to the participants.

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Continuous assessment: Yes/No course participation ; follow-up of distance learning (one-off tasks online)
Assessment of the written report (40%) and oral presentation (20%)
Oral assessment : 40%

Session: January

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

The resources are accessible on eCampus (bibliographical references, Powerpoint, instructions of work, models of teaching sheets).

Contacts

Deborah MEUNIER
Université de Liège Place du 20-Août, 7, Bat. A2, 4/47 B-4000 Liège
+32 (0)4 366 53 57 dmeunier@uliege.be