Course Unit / French Language and Culture II

French Language and Culture II

Year
1
Academic year
2013-2014
Code
02022560
Subject Area
Foreign Languages and Literatures
Language of Instruction
French
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face
Duration
SEMESTRIAL
ECTS Credits
3.0
Type
Compulsory
Level
Non Degree Course

Recommended Prerequisites

NA

Teaching Methods

Theoretical and practical methods of communication, performance oriented actions, tasks and projects. Practicing oral and written skills using different types of written texts and audiovisual materials.

Learning Outcomes

This course is aimed at students having French proficiendy compatible with A2 level.According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.Goal is to attain a level equivalent to B1.1.
This course aims to provide practical skills on oral and written French,arising also a greater awareness of francophone culture.Especially recommended for students,teachers,researchers or anyone engaged in exchange programs with Francophone countries.-Spoken skills:understanding documents from the francophone world and oral expression.-Writing skills:mastering vocabulary from different subject areas, using basic and complex structures,from current authentic documents.-Develop the capacity of:HEARING/SEEING/READING (learning some reading techniques);-Understanding French language functioning;-Training:INTERACTING/ TALKING/WRITTING;-Research work:research,particularly on the internet.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Professional life. Everyday life and culture. This course themes are identical to those of A1 level, because it is a course intended to deepen knowledge, in this course a particular emphasis will be on:
- Personal information;
- Registers of language;
- Describing daily actions and / or past;
- Giving and asking opinions;
- Orientation in the city;
- Nnewspaper’s news

Head Lecturer(s)

Christine Claudine Madeleine Miglioretti

Cláudia Sofia Tavares dos Santos Marques

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Continuous assessment.The courses assessment is guided by a set of rules, available in http://www.uc.pt/fluc/cl/regulamentos/fluc/cl/ficheiros/regulamento_aval: 100.0%

Bibliography

BARTHÉLÉMY, F. ; CHEIN, S. ; ETIENBLED, A. ; MIMRAN, R. ; POISSON-QUINTON, S., Zénith A2  – Méthode de français, CLE International, 2013.

  • MÉRIEUX, R. ; LOISEAU, Y., Connexions 2, Didier, 2004.
  • MIMRAN, R. ; POISSON-QUINTON, S., Zénith A2 – Cahier d’exercices, CLE International, 2013.