''French: basic course'' is intended for students who have no previous knowledge of French. 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. ''Basic course 1'' covers pronunciation, spelling and greetings in French language.
The aim of this course is to teach students the fundamental skills of the French language, which will serve as an introduction to French and Francophone cultures.
At the end of this course, students will:
1. Acquire the basics of French pronunciation and spelling.
2. Be able to exchange greetings in French.
3. Understand some important basics of French grammar.
France, French language, intercultural understanding, fostering international awareness, communication skills
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
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 | |
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Class 1 | Alphabet Prononciation et orthographe (1) | To be announced in each class. |
Class 2 | Prononciation et orthographe (2) Salutations | |
Class 3 | Les rencontres (1) Pronoms personnels, verbes du 1er groupe, verbe ''être'' | |
Class 4 | Les rencontres (2) Noms, Phrases de forme interrogative | |
Class 5 | Les rencontres (3) Adjectifs possessifs, pronoms toniques | |
Class 6 | Les rencontres (4) Adjectifs interrogatifs | |
Class 7 | Présenter quelqu'un Articles indéfinis, articles définis Nombres | |
Class 8 | Final exam |
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.
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Course materials are provided in class.
Learning achievement is evaluated by a short test given in each lesson (40%) and by a final exam (60%).
none required