Modern Language I (French)
Code: 106895Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | OP | 3 |
| Geography, Environmental Management and Regional Planning | OP | 3 |
| Archaeology | OP | 3 |
| Archaeology | OP | 4 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Marta Estrada Medina
- Email :
- marta.estrada@uab.cat
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
It is not a subject for French-speaking students.
Objectives
Modern Language I is a subject that is included into the subject "Modern Language" together with Modern Language II. It forms part of the 12 elective credits programmed for the third and fourth year.
This course introduces the student to the use of the current written and spoken French language. The content of this course aims at training the student in instrumental French language through the production and comprehension of documents of different typology in current French language.
The aim of the course is for the student to be able to:
- understand and use everyday expressions and simple phrases designed to meet needs.
- The aim of the course is for the student to be able to: understand and use everyday expressions and simple phrases aimed at satisfying needs; introduce himself and a third person; ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he lives, the people he knows and the things he has.
- interact in a basic way as long as the other person speaks slowly and clearly and is willing to cooperate.
Learning outcomes
Philosophy
- CU036 (Present research in formats suited to personal demands and styles, both individually and in small groups.) Present research in formats suited to personal demands and styles, both individually and in small groups.
- SU033 (Identify the main and secondary ideas in order to express them in a linguistically correct manner.) Identify the main and secondary ideas in order to express them in a linguistically correct manner.
- SU034 (Maintain a conversation that is suited to the level of the person being addressed.) Maintain a conversation that is suited to the level of the person being addressed.
- SU035 (Express oneself orally and in writing in the studied language, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.) Express oneself orally and in writing in the studied language, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.
- SU036 (Deliver oral presentations and discussions using the appropriate vocabulary and academic style.) Deliver oral presentations and discussions using the appropriate vocabulary and academic style.
Geography, Environmental Management and Regional Planning
- CU036 (Present research in formats suited to personal demands and styles, both individually and in small groups.) Present research in formats suited to personal demands and styles, both individually and in small groups.
- SU033 (Identify the main and secondary ideas in order to express them in a linguistically correct manner.) Identify the main and secondary ideas in order to express them in a linguistically correct manner.
- SU034 (Maintain a conversation that is suited to the level of the person being addressed.) Maintain a conversation that is suited to the level of the person being addressed.
- SU036 (Deliver oral presentations and discussions using the appropriate vocabulary and academic style.) Deliver oral presentations and discussions using the appropriate vocabulary and academic style.
- SU037 (Prepare correct, properly organised discourse, both orally and in writing, in the corresponding language.) Prepare correct, properly organised discourse, both orally and in writing, in the corresponding language.
- SU038 (Express oneself orally and in writing in the studied language, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.) Express oneself orally and in writing in the studied language, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.
Archaeology
- CM32 (Present research in formats suited to personal demands and styles, both individually and in small groups.) Present research in formats suited to personal demands and styles, both individually and in small groups.
- SM42 (Identify the main and secondary ideas in order to express them in a linguistically correct manner.) Identify the main and secondary ideas in order to express them in a linguistically correct manner.
- SM43 (Maintain a conversation that is suited to the level of the person being addressed.) Maintain a conversation that is suited to the level of the person being addressed.
- SM44 (Express oneself orally and in writing in the studied language, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.) Express oneself orally and in writing in the studied language, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.
- SM45 (Deliver oral presentations and discussions using the appropriate vocabulary and academic style.) Deliver oral presentations and discussions using the appropriate vocabulary and academic style.
- SM46 (Prepare correct, properly organised discourse, both orally and in writing, in the corresponding language.) Prepare correct, properly organised discourse, both orally and in writing, in the corresponding language.
Contents
The course aims at developing not only linguistic but also pragmatic, textual and socio-cultural competences as well as an aptitude for learning to learn. The development of these competences will be carried out through the written and oral practice of the language that will include all its aspects (communicative, grammatical, lexical and sociocultural).
Oral production.
- greeting and addressing someone
- requesting and giving basic personal information (name, address ...)
- communicating easily by telephone
- talking about where you live and the people you meet
Written production.
- writing simple notes addressed to friends
- simple descriptions of people, places, activities
- filling in forms with personal data
- writing short and simple postcards
- writing letters and short messages with the help of a dictionary
Reading comprehension.
- analysis and comprehension of very short and simple texts, generally descriptions, with images.
- analysis and understanding of SMS, emails, postcards ...
- analysis and comprehension of short and simple written instructions
Oral comprehension.
- understanding conversations about everyday or personal matters
- comprehension of brief and simple instructions and indications
- understanding short, simple personal questions
- comprehension of short and simple messages and announcements
- understanding numbers, prices and timetables ...
In the different documents and in the socio-cultural aspects addressed, personalities from the Francophone world of both genders will be presented.
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papers preparation. Tutorial support | 15 | 0.6 | |
| Lecture classes with technological/on line support. Completion of exercises. Collective discussion | 50 | 2 | |
| Reading manual, text books, dossiers, texts... Review (grammar, lexicon, written production). Papers preparation. | 73 | 2.92 |
The subject Modern Language I is instrumental and essentially practical. The emphasis on training activities will be on the active participation of the students in order to achieve the competences foreseen in this teaching guide.
In general terms, learning will be directed through the following set of techniques and actions:
- Master class with ICT support and collective discussion
- Practice of written and oral expression in French language
- Analysis of grammatical phenomena
- Comprehensive reading of texts
- Creation of diagrams, concept maps and summaries
- Individual and group exercises, both written and oral (letters, invitations, narratives ...; debates, dialogues, presentations on a specific topic ...)
- Accomplishment of autonomous activities: exercises of the notebook, preparation of the tests, readings, compositions, search of information in Internet ...
- Class exchanges (teacher-student, student-student)
- grammar, written / oral expression and written / oral comprehension tests
Whenever possible, we will work with authentic documents in French.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaking skills assignment | 20 % | 4 | 0.16 | CM32, CU036, SM44, SM45, SM46, SU035, SU036, SU038 |
| Listening and reading | 10% | 1 | 0.04 | SM42, SU033 |
| Test 2 | 40 % | 4 | 0.16 | CM32, CU036, SM42, SM43, SM44, SM45, SM46, SU033, SU034, SU035, SU036, SU037, SU038 |
| Test 1 | 30 % | 3 | 0.12 | CM32, CU036, SM42, SM43, SM44, SM45, SM46, SU033, SU034, SU035, SU036, SU037, SU038 |
Assessment
1- Assessment is continuous. Students must provide evidence of their progress by completing tasks and tests. Task deadlines will be indicated on the first day of class and will be published on the virtual campus.
On carrying out each evaluation activity, lecturers will inform students of the procedures to be followed for reviewing all grades awarded, and the date on which such a review will take place
In order to participate in the reassessment, the student must have been previously assessed in a set of activities the weight of which is equivalent to a minimum of 2/3 of the total grade. Only students who have failed and have at least an average final grade of 3.5 will have the right to reassessment. Reassessment will consist in a final summary examination.
Students will obtain a Not assessed/Not submitted course grade unless they have submitted more than 30% of the assessment items.
In the event of a student committing any irregularity that may lead to a significant variation in the grade awarded to an assessment activity, the student will be given a zero for this activity, regardless of any disciplinary process that may take place. In the event of several irregularities in assessment activities of the same subject, the student will be given a zero as the final grade for this subject.
In the event that tests or exams cannot be taken onsite, they will be adapted to an online format made available through the UAB’s virtual tools (original weighting will be maintained). Homework, activities and class participation will be carried out through forums, wikis and/or discussionon Teams, etc. Lecturers will ensure that students are able to access these virtual tools, or will offer them feasible alternatives.
2- This subject does not incorporatesingle assessment
Plagiarism: Total and partial plagiarism of any of the exerciseswill automatically be considered a FAILED (0) of the plagiarized exercise. Plagiarism is copying from unidentified sources, be it a single phrase or more, passing it off as one's own production (this includes copying phrases or fragments from the Internet and adding them without modification to the text presented as one's own), and it is a serious offence.
Responsibility for monitoring training and evaluation activities rests solely with the student.
Bibliography
Textbook
HUGOT, Catherine; M. Kizirian, Véronique; Waendendries, Monique (2012/2018). Alter Ego + Méthode de Français A1. Paris : Hachette. ISBN : 978-2-01-155810-7
Reference works
BESCHERELLE (1991): L'art de conjuguer : Dictionnaire de 12 000 verbes, Hurtubise HMH, La Salle.
BESCHERELLE (1997) : L'orthographe pour tous, Hatier, Paris.
Vocabulary
MIQUEL, Claire: Vocabulaire progressif du français - 2ème édition - Niveau débutant (Livre + CD audio).
Collection : Progressive.
ELUERD, Rolland (2008) : Les exercices de vocabulaire en contexte. Niveau débutant. Hachette. Paris.
AKYÜZ, Anne (2008) : Les exercices de vocabulaire en contexte. Niveau intermédiaire. Hachette. Paris.
Phonetics
CHARLIAC, LE BOUGNEC, LOREIL, MOTRON: Phonétique progressive du français - Niveau débutant.
Collection: Progressive (étude vivante et pratique des sons du français).
Consultation Grammars
BERARD,Evelyne, LAVENNE, Christian (1989) : Modes d'emploi : Grammaire utile du français, Hatier, Paris.
MAHEO-LE COADIC, Michèle, MIMRAN, Reine, POISSON-QUINTON, Sylvie (2002) Grammaire expliquée du français . Clé international, Paris.
RIEGEL, Martin et alii. (1998) Grammaire Méthodique du Français, Presses Universitaires de France, Paris
Dictionaries
- REY, Alain, REY-DEBOVE, Josette, Dictionnaire alphabétiqueet analogique de la langue française : Petit Robert 1. (dernière édition). (Diccionari monolingüe, imprescindible)
- LAROUSSE (Diccionari monolingüe, imprescindible. Inclou també sinònims,antònims, cites, expressions…)
- LAROUSSE ( Dicionari bilingüe)Français-Espagnol/ Espagnol/ Français. Larousse http://www.larousse.com/es/diccionarios/frances-monolingue http://www.larousse.fr/dictionnaires/francais-espagnol/
- Diccionari Francès- Català / Català-Francès. Diccionaris Enciclopedia Catalana
Grammars with exercises
GLAUD, Ludivine, LANNIER, Muriel, LOISEAU, Yves (2015) Grammaire Essentielle du Français A1 - A2 (livre + CD). Didier, Paris.
BOULARES, Michèle & FREROT, Jean Louis, Grammaire progressive du français (avec livret de corrigés). Clé International, Paris.
AKYÜZ, Anne, BAZELLE-SHAHMAEL, Bernadette, BONENFANT, Joëlle, GILEMANN, Marie-Françoise.
(2008) : Les 500 exercices de grammaire. A2. (avec corrigés). Hachette, Paris.
Oral and written comprehension activities
http://www.bonjourdefrance.com
http://www.tv5monde.com
Dialogues
http://clicnet.swarthmore.edu/fle.html
Jugant al detectiu : activitats de comprensió , de gramàtica i de vocabulari
Phonetic activities
http://www3.unilcon.es/dp/dfm/flenet/phon/phoncours.html
http://phonetique.free.fr/
Oral comprehension
http://www.tv5.org/TV5Site/enseigner-apprendre-francais/accueil_apprendre.php
http://www.tv5.org/TV5Site/7-jours/
Civilization
Software
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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