First Foreign Language (French): Informational Uses
Code: 108323Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Translation and Interpreting | FB | 1 |
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
At the beginning of the course, students are expected to be able to:
- Understand written texts of a certain complexity on personal and general topics from familiar contexts. (CEFR-FTI B1.2)
- Produce written texts of a certain complexity on personal and general topics from familiar contexts. (CEFR-FTI B1.2)
- Understand clear oral texts on personal and general topics from familiar contexts. (CEFR-FTI B1.2)
- Produce oral texts on personal and general topics from familiar contexts. (CEFR-FTI B1.2)
Objectives
Course Objective
The objective of this course is to develop students’ oral and written comprehension and expression skills, with a particular focus on the expository genre.
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Understand written texts of moderate complexity on personal and general topics within familiar contexts (CEFR-FTI B2.2)
- Produce written texts of moderate complexity on personal and general topics within familiar contexts (CEFR-FTI B2.1)
- Understand clear spoken texts on personal and general topics within familiar contexts (CEFR-FTI B2.1)
- Produce spoken texts on personal and general topics within familiar contexts (CEFR-FTI B2.1)
Learning outcomes
- CM06 (Integrate the knowledge and skills of the first language to produce written or oral texts that are suitable for the textual genre and the communicative register.) Integrate the knowledge and skills of the first language to produce written or oral texts that are suitable for the textual genre and the communicative register.
- CM07 (Integrate the knowledge and skills of the first language to produce specialiaed written or oral texts using the appropriate register.) Integrate the knowledge and skills of the first language to produce specialiaed written or oral texts using the appropriate register.
- CM08 (Integrate language skills to communicate through inclusive and non-sexist language in the first language.) Integrate language skills to communicate through inclusive and non-sexist language in the first language.
- KM09 (Identify the lexical, morphosyntactic, phonological, rhetorical and linguistic variation characteristics of the first language.) Identify the lexical, morphosyntactic, phonological, rhetorical and linguistic variation characteristics of the first language.
- KM10 (Recognise the characteristics of the different textual genres in the first language.) Recognise the characteristics of the different textual genres in the first language.
- KM11 (Recognise the cultural characteristics of first language societies.) Recognise the cultural characteristics of first language societies.
- SM13 (Apply strategies to understand written or oral texts in the first language.) Apply strategies to understand written or oral texts in the first language.
- SM14 (Analyse the cultural references present in written or oral texts in the first language.) Analyse the cultural references present in written or oral texts in the first language.
Contents
Throughout the four courses corresponding to the first language for translation and interpreting, a wide variety of text types and communicative styles will be explored.
This course will mainly focus on expository texts, approached from two complementary perspectives. On the one hand, current informational texts, such as news articles and reports, will be studied, with an emphasis on the objective transmission of facts and data; on the other hand, expository and reference texts, such as encyclopedia entries, will be addressed, focusing on the organisation and systematic presentation of knowledge.
In addition to developing both written and oral comprehension and production skills in these text types, cultural aspects related to the geography and education system of the relevant country or countries will be covered. This content will be explored through authentic materials linked to current social and cultural contexts.
Phonetic and prosodic aspects will be analysed in the course with the aim of improving oral comprehension and production.
Throughout the course, students will be encouraged to read a contemporary novel, which will help to strengthen reading comprehension as a foundation for the development of written and oral production skills, as well as foster a critical approach to texts.
Overall, the course will provide the necessary tools not only to achieve an adequate command of the language but also to develop a critical perspective essential in the field of translation and interpreting, enabling students to adapt meaning and tone according to text type.
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preparation and completion of written production activities | 48 | 1.92 | CM06, CM07, CM08, KM09, KM10 |
| Occasional lectures combined with listening comprehension and spoken interaction activities | 11 | 0.44 | CM06, CM07, CM08, KM09, KM10, KM11, SM13, SM14 |
| Completion of reading comprehension activities | 12 | 0.48 | KM09, KM10, SM13, SM14 |
| Preparation, supervision, and review of oral and written exercises | 19 | 0.76 | CM06, CM07, KM09 |
| Completion of written production activities | 12 | 0.48 | CM06, CM07, CM08, KM09, KM10, KM11 |
| Preparation and completion of oral production and listening comprehension activities | 48 | 1.92 | KM09, KM10, KM11, SM13, SM14 |
Competences in French as a foreign language will be broadened and strengthened, and the specific skills required for translation will be developed. This includes, on the one hand, general foreign-language communicative competences and skills and, on the other hand, specialized linguistic competences in French as a working language for translation.
- Carrying out tasks aimed at developing reading and text-comprehension strategies and methods
- Carrying out tasks aimed at developing discourse-analysis strategies and methods
- Addressing frequent linguistic and intercultural issues (B-A) found in contemporary texts, followed by grammatical and/or performance-based tasks or related identification exercises
- Introduction to text summaries and the foundations of linguistic mediation through paraphrasing, reformulation, and the explicitation of textual content
- Further development of written production skills in French
- Completion of a variety of oral and written communicative tasks
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent work | 5% | 0 | 0 | CM06, CM07, CM08, KM09, KM10, KM11, SM13, SM14 |
| Global and detailed listening comprehension | 10% | 0 | 0 | KM09, KM10, KM11, SM13 |
| Gramática y vocabulario | 20% | 0 | 0 | CM08, KM09, KM10 |
| Oral expression assessment | 25% | 0 | 0 | CM06, CM07, CM08 |
| Reading comprehension | 25% | 0 | 0 | KM09, KM10, KM11, SM13 |
| Producción escrita | 15% | 0 | 0 | CM06, CM07, CM08 |
Continuous Assessment
Assessment is continuous throughout the subject. Students must provide evidence of their progress by completing various tasks and tests. Task and test deadlines will be indicated in the course schedule on the first day of class. The information on assessment activities and their weighting is a guide. The subject lecturer will provide full information when teaching begins.
Review
When publishing final grades prior to recording them on students' transcripts, the lecturer will provide written notification of a date and time for reviewing assessment activities. Students must arrange reviews in agreement with the lecturer.
Missed/failed assessment activities
Students may retake assessment activities they have failed or compensate for any they have missed, provided that those they have actually performed account for a minimum of 66.6% (two thirds) of the final grade for the subject and that they have a weighted average mark of at least 3.5. In case of retaking, the maximum grade will be 5 (Pass).
The lecturer will inform students in writing of the retake procedure involved when publishing final grades prior to recording them on transcripts. The lecturer may set one assignment per failed or missed assessment activity or a single assignment to cover a number of such activities. Under no circumstances may an assessment activity worth 100% of the final mark be retaken or compensated for.
Classification as "not assessable"
In the event that the assessment activities a student has performed account for 25% or less of the final grade for the subject, their work will be classified as "not assessable" on their transcript.
Misconduct in assessment activities
Students who engage in misconduct (plagiarism, copying, personation, etc.) in an assessment activity will receive a mark of “0” for the activity in question. In the case of misconduct in more than one assessment activity, the student involved will be given a final grade of “0” for the subject. Assessment activities in which irregularities have occurred (e.g. plagiarism, copying, impersonation) are excluded from retake.
Use of artificial intelligence
In this course, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is not permitted at any stage of the assessment activities. Any work that includes AI-generated content will be considered a breach of academic integrity and will be graded a 0, regardless of any disciplinary proceedings that may be initiated.
Single assessment
This subject may be assessed under the single assessment system in accordance with the terms established in the academic regulations of the UAB and the assessment criteria of the Faculty of Translation and Interpreting.
Students must make an online request within the period established by the faculty and send a copy to the lecturer responsible for the subject, for the record.
Single assessment will be carried out in person on one day during week 16 or 17 of the semester. The Academic Management Office will publish the exact date and time on the faculty website.
On the day of the single assessment, teaching staff will ask the student for identification, which should be a valid identification document with a recent photograph (student card, DNI/NIE or passport).
Single assessment activities
The final assessment will consist of:
Written expression test: 30%
Written comprehension test: 35%
Listening comprehension test: 10%
Oral expression test: 25%
Bibliography
Grégoire, M. i Thiévenaz, O. (2017). Grammaire progressive du français. Niveau intermédiaire. Paris: CLE International.
Abbadie, C. i Chovelon, B. (2003). L'expression française écrite et orale. Grenoble: Presses Universitaires de Grenoble.
Poisson-Quinton, S., Mimran, R. i Mahéo-Le Coadic, M. (2015). Expression écrite B1/B2. Paris: CLE International.
Adam, J.-M. (2017). Les textes: types et prototypes. Paris: Armand Colin.
Maingueneau, D. (2021). Analyser les textes de communication. Paris: Armand Colin.
Dictionnaire Le Robert: https://dictionnaire.lerobert.com
Larousse en ligne: https://www.larousse.fr
CNRTL (Centre National de Ressources Textuelles et Lexicales): https://www.cnrtl.fr
TV5MONDE – Apprendre le français: https://apprendre.tv5monde.com
RFI Savoirs: https://savoirs.rfi.fr
Software
No specific software is required for this course.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (PAUL) Classroom practices | 1 | French | first semester | morning-mixed |