Course overview
This course introduces students to the language and culture of contemporary France. In addition to intensive language training in the four basic skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - various aspects of French society and culture will be introduced through audio and video extracts and short texts. The emphasis throughout will be on communicative skills, both oral and written.
Course learning outcomes
- Understand the basic structures of the French language and use these in writing and in speech
- Demonstrate a sufficient knowledge of French vocabulary to communicate in everyday situations
- Recognize basic structures and vocabulary in written and spoken materials, and thus be able toread and listen to articles/news items/short stories in French
- Understand and analyse aspects of French and Francophone society and culture
- Understand and respect the different world views that are expressed through the language, social practices and cultural productions of French-speaking communities
- Locate and evaluate a variety of sources to further their own understanding of the French language and of French and Francophone societies and cultures
- Communicate information, ideas and arguments in French, in both spoken and written modes, using a range of appropriate technologies and resources
- Work both independently and in collaboration with others in the exploration, generation andpresentation of ideas and information, and contribute productively and in a timely manner to group-based outcomes
Degree list
The following degrees include this course