Admission requirements
This course is only available for students in the BA International Studies programme who have passed French 1 Beginners.
Description
In this course you learn how to handle successfully a variety of basic social situations you may encounter in daily life in France or other French-speaking countries, or when meeting French-speaking people. You learn to maintain non-complicated face-to-face conversations, and to perform such tasks as introducing yourself, asking directions, understanding a TV program or writing an e-mail. These basics are acquired by using the textbook and through a wide range of real-life situations, performed either individually or in groups. Grammar, cultural topics, current issues and pronunciation are main concerns, too.
Course objectives
This course enables the student to achieve a good level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and prepare the DELF A2 This course is the second course in a series of three language acquisition courses within the International Studies program. The final objective of this course series is to obtain an intermediate level of proficiency in French, aimed at communication with people in the region in everyday social situations and enabling students to follow current affairs in the region via various media.
| Skill | CEFR Level |
|---|---|
| Reading | B1 |
| Writing | A2 |
| Listening | A2+ |
| Speaking | A2 |
Timetable
The timetable is available on the BA International Studies website.
Mode of instruction
Tutorials
Three two-hour tutorials every week, with the exception of the midterm exam week. Attending all tutorial sessions is compulsory. If you are unable to attend a session, please inform your tutor in advance, providing a valid reason for your absence. Being absent will result in a lowering of the participation grade with 0.5 for every absence after the first three (3) times.
Course Load
Total course load for this course is 10 EC (1 EC = 28 hours), which equals 280 hours, broken down by:
Attending classes (6 hours per week over 12 weeks): 72 hours
Preparing for classes, exams and extra activities: 200 hours
Assessment hours (exams and other assessment): 8 hours
Assessment method
Assessment & Weighing
| Partial grade | Weighing |
|---|---|
| In-class participation and homework, tests/evaluations | 20% |
| Oral presentations in class | 5% |
| Midterm exam; reading, writing, listening | 30% |
| Final exam I; reading, writing, listening | 30% |
| Final exam II; oral productions | 15% |
End Grade
To successfully complete the course, please take note that the End Grade of the course is established by determining the weighted average of the in-class oral and listening performance, and written exams.
The End Grade needs to be a 6.0 or higher to pass the course.
Resit
If the End Grade is insufficient (lower than a 6.0), there is a possibility of retaking the full 80% of the exam material (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). No resit for the tutorial (participation) is possible.
Retaking a passing grade
Please consult the Course and Examination Regulations 2018 – 2019.
Exam review
How and when an exam review takes place will be determined by the examiner. This review will be within 30 days after official publication of exam results.
Blackboard
Blackboard will be used for this course. Students are requested to enroll on Blackboard, but only after correct enrolment in uSis.
Reading list
Version originale 2. Méthode de francais. Livre de l'élève. Monique Denyer e.a., ISBN 9789460300844
Version originale 2. Cahier d'exercices. ISBN 9789460300851
Grammaire progressive du Français Niveau Intermédiaire, CLE International, ISBN 978 94 6030 7294
Grammaire progressive du Français Niveau Intermédiaire Corrigés Nouvelle édition, CLE International, ISBN 978 946 030 7300
Registration
Enrolment through uSis for Tutorials is mandatory.
Students will be enrolled for Exams by the Administration Office, as long as they have a valid Tutorial enrolment.
Registration Studeren à la carte and Contractonderwijs
Not applicable.
Contact
Dr. M. Hageman S.C.L.L. Tonckens MA F. Decauville
When contacting lecturers or tutors, please include your full name, student number, and tutorial group number.
Remarks
This course uses an integrated communicative language learning method. Therefore active participation in the classroom activities is essential for successful learning outcomes.