French Language I
Code: 106608Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| English and French Studies | FB | 1 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Marta Estrada Medina
- Email :
- marta.estrada@uab.cat
Teaching staff
- Anna Corral Fulla
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
Not appropriate
Objectives
The subject Franch Language I is part of the basic training of students of the Degrees of French and English. As a subject of basic training, it has to be studied compulsory.
This subject aims to consolidate the basic knowledge of the student in the current written and oral French language. The main objective is the student's instrumental French language training through the production and understanding of documents of different types in current French language.
The contents covered in this subject are also oriented to provide the necessary tools to students to be able to access the contents of the subjects of literary and cultural linguistic character provided in later courses .
Learning outcomes
- Effectively communicating and applying the argumentative and textual processes to formal and scientific texts.
- Distinguish the distinct levels of linguistic analysis and establish relationships between them.
- Learn to interrelate linguistic knowledge among distinct languages.
- Work independently in the study of French language, literature and culture.
- Maintain an attitude of respect for the opinions, values, behaviors and practices of others.
- Correctly produce texts of distinct types, applying their linguistic and discursive specificities at an independent-user level (B2).
- Express, orally and in writing, opinions or content in French with precision and clarity at an independent-user level (B2).
- Maintain a conversation appropriate to the level of the interlocutor at an independent-user level (B2).
- Critically taking part in classroom oral debates and using the discipline's specific vocabulary at an independent-user level (B2).
- Correctly pronounce in French language at an independent-user level (B2).
- Know how to interpret the meaning of a text in French at an independent-user level (B2).
- Apply appropriate and thoughtfully prescriptive principles of oral and written standard French.
Contents
The course aims to develop a series of competencies not only linguistic but also sociocultural as well as an aptitude to learn to learn. The development of these competences is carried out through the oral and written practice of language that encompasses all its aspects (communicative, grammatical, lexical...). The different functional, linguistic and cultural objectives will be structured around three main axes: description, storytelling and argumentation.
The student will get the following competencies:
- Describe people, mood and physical states and describe objects, situations and actions. - Locate and place in space. - Narrate and ask about a fact or event. - Compare the present and the Passing. - Express ignorance or knowledge of a fact. - Ask for and give information about tastes, a state or physical sensation - Express agreement, disagreement and preferences - Request and give instructions - Ask and express the meaning of a word or expression - argue and justify an opinion - narrate an event from the past using the different verb tenses of the Indicative - express the will and desire using the subjunctive...
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical exercises and writing jobs | 50 | 2 | 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12 |
| Master class with ICT support and collective discussion | 25 | 1 | 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 |
| Practical Exercises | 15 | 0.6 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Personal study | 30 | 1.2 | 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12 |
| Tutorials | 10 | 0.4 | 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 |
| Comprehensive reading of texts | 10 | 0.4 | 2, 3, 4, 11, 12 |
The subject of French Language I is instrumental and essentially practical. The emphasis will be on the training activities and the active participation of the students in order to achieve the competencies provided for in this teaching guide.
In general terms, learning will be carried out through the following set of techniques and actions:
- Master class with ICT support and collective discussion
- Written and oral expression practice in French language
- Analysis of grammatical phenomena
- Comprehensive reading of texts
- Performing individual and group exercises both written and oral (letters, narratives, descriptions...; debates, dialogues, exhibitions on a specific topic...)
- Conducting autonomous activities: notebook exercises, test preperation, readings, writings, searching for information on the internet...
- Making schematics, concept maps and summaries
- Class exchanges (teacher - student, student-student)
- Grammar, written/oral expression and written/oral comprehension tests.
Note: 15 minutes of a class will be reserved, within the timetable established by the centre/title, for the complementation by the students of the assessment surveys of the teaching staff's performance and the assessment of the subject.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical activities proposed in class or on the virtual campus | 30% | 0 | 0 | 2, 3, 4, 6 |
| Individual or group written or oral presentations | 20% | 0 | 0 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Formative assessment tests (oral) | 25% | 5 | 0.2 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12 |
| Formative assessment tests (written) | 25% | 5 | 0.2 | 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 11, 12 |
Assessment
Assessment of the course will be continuous and will take into account the work carried out throughout the semester, including both the different tests and the assignments submitted. This course does not provide for a single-assessment system.
At the time of each assessment activity, the teaching staff will inform students (via Moodle) of the procedure and the date for reviewing marks.
A student will receive a “Not assessed” grade if they have submitted less than 30% of the assigned coursework and completed less than 30% of the tests. Consequently, students who have completed more than 30% of each component will be assessed.
Resit
Resit opportunities will only be offered to students who, having followed the continuous assessment, have failed one or more tests and/or have not submitted some assignments. These may be resat or submitted provided that at least two thirds (2/3) of the assigned work has been handed in and a minimum mark of 3.5/10 has been obtained.
Certain activities are not eligible for resit, such as class participation and in-class exercises.
The format of the resit will depend on the part of the course to be recovered and may consist of either an in-person test or the submission of an assignment.
Irregularities and academic integrity
If a student commits any irregularity that may lead to a significant alteration in the grade of an assessment activity, that activity will be graded 0, regardless of any disciplinary proceedings that may be initiated.
If multiple irregularities are detected in the assessment activities of the same course, the final grade for the course will be 0.
In this course, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is not permitted at any stage. Any assignment containing AI-generated content will be considered a breach of academic integrity and will result in a grade of 0 for the activity, with no possibility of resit, and may lead to further sanctions in serious cases.
Specific cases
Francophone students must comply with the same assessment requirements as all other students.
Responsibility for following the learning and assessment activities lies solely with the student.
Erasmus students who request to sit an exam in advance must present the teaching staff with an official document from their home university justifying the request.
Bibliography
MANDATORY WORKS
MAHEO-LE COADI, M.; MIMRAN, R. et POISSON-QUINTON, S. (2002) Grammaire expliquée du Français. Paris: CLE International.
HUET-OGLE, C., BOULET, R. et POISSON QUINTON, S. (2003) Grammaire expliquée du français. Intermédiaire. Cahier d'exercices. Paris: CLE International.
RECOMMENDED WORKS
BESCHERELLE (1991): L'art de conjuguer : Dictionnaire de 12 000 verbes. Hurtubise HMH: La Salle.
- VOCABULARY
MIQUEL, Claire. (2018) Vocabulaire progressif du français - Niveau A2-B1. CLE International.
MIMRAN, Reine. (2005) Vocabulaire expliqué du français - niveau intermédiaire - CLE International.
- GRAMMARS WITH EXERCISE ( to reinforce the grammar contents three-off in class)
GRÉGOIRE, Maïa ; THIÉVENAZ,Odile (2018) Grammaire progressive du français. Niveau intermédiaire. Clé International, Paris.
DESCOTES-GENON,C., MORSEL,M.H., RICHOU,C., (2010): L’exercisier: l’expression française pour le niveau intermédiaire. PUG.
CAQUINEAU-GUNDUZ, Marie-Pierre. (2008): Les 500 Exercices de Grammaire B1 - Livre + corrigés intégrés. Hachette.
- DICTIONARIES
REY, A., REY-DEBOVE, J., Dictionnaire alphabétique et analogique de la langue française : Petit Robert 1. (dernière édition).
- NETWORK RESOURCES
http://www.larousse.fr/dictionnaires/francais
https://leconjugueur.lefigaro.fr/
http://apprendre.tv5monde.com/es
http://phonetique.free.fr/
Software
No specific software required.
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (TE) Theory | 1 | French | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (PAUL) Classroom practices | 1 | French | second semester | morning-mixed |