French Language II

Recommended Prerequisites

Level A2 of the CEFR or aproval at French Language I.

Teaching Methods

In order to develop oral production, students should give an oral presentation on a theme covered in the curricular units of the 2nd year using bibliography in French recommended by the teachers . To improve students’ oral skills, comprehension exercises will be given using excerpts from conferences, debates, interviews, and television and radio news programs. The reading and lexical and grammatical analysis of texts in the area of International Relations will enable a lexical and morphosyntactic study of the language.

Learning Outcomes

In relation to student competencies, students should reach level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). The program contents, which are always in the area of International Relations, include the following: revision of essential grammar points, consolidation of vocabulary, improvement of textual comprehension and development of listening skills, increased familiarity with academic writing and enhancement of the use of diplomatic language in oral production in order to achieve the learning outcomes of the CEFR.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

To communicate and understand the gist of both simple and complex texts about concrete or abstract themes, including technical discussions in the areas of specialization. To provide the necessary tools to enable communication with native speakers with a degree of spontaneity and ease, with students being able to express themselves clearly and in detail, on a wide range of topics and give and justify opinions on current affairs.

Head Lecturer(s)

Maria Elisabeth Pedrosa Alves Duarte

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Periodic or by final exam as given in the course information: 100.0%

Bibliography

Além da Bibliografia em Francês de outras unidades curriculares, aconselha-se:

Gauchon,P.,Huissoud J.M., Les 100 mots de la géopolitique, Paris, collection Que sais-je? Nº3829

Gauchon,P.,Huissoud J.M., Les 100 lieux de la géopolitique, Paris, collection Que sais-je? Nº3830

 

Jornais :

Le Monde, Le Monde diplomatique, Le Courier International, L’Express, Le Nouvel Observateur, Le Point, La Croix, Le Figaro, Le Parisien.

 

Sites :

Institut Français des Relations Internationales (Paris-Bruxelles) : http://www.ifri.org/

http://www.diploweb.com/

http://www.diplomatie-presse.com/

http://www.facebook.com/geopolitique

http://www.frstrategie.org/barreCompetences/espace/espace.php

http://www.rfi.fr

http://www.tv5.org

http://ec.europa.eu/sitemap/index_fr.htm

 

Francês lingua Geral:

http://www.lepointdufle.net/

 

Communication progressive du français - niveau intermédiaire, Paris, Clé International.

 

Dictionnaire bilingue ou unilingue, Larousse/ Le Robert.