Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
All year long, with partial in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course, aimed at beginners, is taught in French, especially as regards grammatical explanations. The focus is put on the differences between French and Spanish. A command of French is therefore essential.
The four learning skills are developed on the basis of everyday dialogues. This starting point enables students to acquaint themselves with pronunciation (not assessed but worked upon as preparation for elementary course 2), acquire basic vocabulary, broach various grammar points and tenses (present indicative, gerund, past, present subjunctive). After listening to the dialogue, the students get the necessary explanations to understand the lesson. Part of the exercices (grammatical or other) are done in class (so as to trace problems and if necessary revise explanations).
Listening comprehension is worked upon both in class and as homework.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
acquiring A2 for communication and A2+ for comprehension
After completing the course, the students will be able to understand isolated sentences and common idioms relating to basic functions (personal or family information, purchases, immediate environment, work etc.). They will be able to communicate accurately and rigorously about concrete and usual tasks requiring but a simple and direct exchange of information. They will be able to describe their training, living environment, discuss familar topics or basic needs.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
a fair command of French
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
see 'course contents'
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
The course is taught in person (20h) and requires homework.
The classnotes prepared by the teachers enable the students to revise class explanations and prepare exercices for the following class. They can also check their assimilation thanks to the weekly corrections posted on Lol@. They are expected to memorize the lexicon, the verbal tenses and grammar points relating to the topics dealt with in class.
It is vital for students to revise and assimilate their notes on a regular basis. One class in the next's prerequisite. The input of class 4 will not be properly understood or assimilated without the preceding ones.
Students are also expected to practice listening comprehension at home. One of the course readers includes a written support to that effect.
A podcast of the course will be available subsequently. This is meant for students unable to attend classes or those wishing to get a class explanation repeated to suit their needs. Please note that explanations must be asked in class; in no case will any relating to the podcast be given via email The podcast indeed allows more time for questions or explanations given in class.
Please note that the podcast is an additional resource at your disposal. It is a first-time experiment likely to have imperfections and to necessitate adjustments for improvement.
Concerning group distribution, especially as regards groups organized per quarter, only the students listed by the teacher as Q1 are allowed to attend the Q1 course and take the January examination. Conversely, no student listed in the Q1 list is allowed to take the examination in June. In case he/she does not take the examination in January he/she will autmatically be deferred to the second session.
For students listed to take the Q2 course:
Please note that changing groups are allowed subject to permutation with a student from the other group.
Should permutation be impossible, the student will have to take the course via the podcast.
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
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Recommended or required readings
Students are required to get the following course readers from the Centrale des cours and bring these to the first class (either in Sept 2018 or Jan. 2019).
Método y comprensiones auditivas - Máster 1 (Principiantes)
Gramática - Máster 1 (Principiantes)
The sound tracks for the listening comprehension are accessible via Lol@.
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.
The final score includes the following two parts:
listening comprehension test [1/4]: transcription exercices checked rigorous comprehension on the basis of the audio extracts studied. Part of the exam also concerns the vocabulary of the texts studied.
written exam [3/4]: verbal tenses, translating sentences (grammatical exercices similar to those seen in class).
The assessment is similar in the second session. A partial dispensation is possible if the student has succeeded in one of the two parts of the examination.
In no case will the the date of the examination be changed. Students must take the examination as scheduled by the Registrar's Office.
After each exam session, a consultation session will be organized subsequent to the examination. This will be organized for the class as a whole; please note that individual consultation at any other moment will not be possible. Absence at this session for any reason will be your own responsibility.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Students are invited to consult the virtual campus (Lol@) regularly as of the end of Sept 2018/ Jan 2019 and keep up to date with the announcements posted.
Contacts
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