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2020　French: Intermediate Course 1

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Academic unit or major
Second foreign language courses
Instructor(s)
Mitsubori Koichiro 
Class Format
Exercise    (ZOOM)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Wed7-8(W322)  
Group
-
Course number
LAL.F331
Credits
1
Academic year
2020
Offered quarter
1Q
Syllabus updated
2020/9/18
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

This course is intended for students who have completed French: basic course 4 or have an equivalent competence in French language. Instruction will be based on the communicative approach with activities designed to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. The course will also introduce students to French and Francophone cultures through various materials including audiovisual tools. In ''Intermediate course 1'', students will improve their knowledge of French grammar and vocabulary as well as their ability to communicate in daily life.
The aim of this course is to help students develop their basic skills of the French language, which will serve as an introduction to French and Francophone cultures.

Student learning outcomes

At the end of this course, students will:
1. Improve their knowledge of French grammar and vocabulary.
2. Acquire the ability to communicate in daily life
3. Enjoy and appreciate French and Francophone cultures.

Keywords

France, French language, intercultural understanding, fostering international awareness, communication skills

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills ✔ Intercultural skills ✔ Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

At the beginning of each lesson, the instructor explains the main points of the day, using the textbook. Students are given exercise problems and communicative activities related to what is taught on that day. Attendance is taken in every class.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Au restaurant (1) Passé composé négatif To be announced during the class.
Class 2 Au restaurant (2) Pronoms complément d'objet direct - complément d'objet indirect
Class 3 Les transports et les voyages (1) Pronoms neutres
Class 4 Les transports et les voyages (2) Passé récent
Class 5 Le corps et la santé (1) Futur simple
Class 6 Le corps et la santé (2) Imparfait
Class 7 Les vacances Plus-que-parfait
Class 8 Final exam

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.

Textbook(s)

EN SCENE II Nouvelle édition, Sanshusha

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Course materials are provided in class.

Assessment criteria and methods

Learning achievement is evaluated by a short test given in each lesson (60%) and by a final exam (40%).

Related courses

  • LAL.F203 ： French: Basic Course 3
  • LAL.F204 ： French: Basic Course 4
  • LAL.F332 ： French: Intermediate Course 2
  • LAL.F231 ： French Conversation: Basic Course 1
  • LAL.F361 ： French Conversation: Advanced Course 1

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

Students must have successfully completed French: basic course 4.

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