Second Foreign Language and Culture 2 (French)
Code: 108344Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Translation and Interpreting | FB | 1 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Roser Gauchola Gamarra
- Email :
- roser.gauchola@uab.cat
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
At the start of the course, students are expected to be able to:
- Understand written texts on everyday topics. (CEFR-FTI A2.1)
- Produce very short and simple written texts on topics relating to their specific and immediate surroundings. (CEFR-FTI A1.1)
- Understand simple and clear spoken texts on everyday topics. (CEFR-FTI A1.1)
- Produce very short and simple spoken texts on topics relating to their specific and immediate surroundings. (CEFR-FTI A1.1)
Objectives
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
· Understand written texts on everyday topics. (CEFR-FTI A2.2)
· Produce very short and simple written texts on topics relating to their immediate, specific surroundings. (CEFR-FTI A1.2)
· Understand simple and clear spoken texts on everyday topics. (CEFR-FTI A1.2)
· Produce very short and simple spoken texts on topics relating to their specific and immediate surroundings. (CEFR-FTI A1.2)
Learning outcomes
- CM09 (Integrate the knowledge and skills of the second language to produce oral and written texts adapted to a given communicative context.) Integrate the knowledge and skills of the second language to produce oral and written texts adapted to a given communicative context.
- KM12 (Identify the lexical, morphosyntactic and phonological characteristics of the second language.) Identify the lexical, morphosyntactic and phonological characteristics of the second language.
- KM13 (Recognise the characteristics of different textual genres of the second language.) Recognise the characteristics of different textual genres of the second language.
- KM14 (Recognise cultural characteristics of second language societies.) Recognise cultural characteristics of second language societies.
- KM15 (Identify the linguistic mechanisms that express the gender construction of second language societies.) Identify the linguistic mechanisms that express the gender construction of second language societies.
- SM15 (Apply strategies to understand written or oral texts in the second language.) Apply strategies to understand written or oral texts in the second language.
- SM16 (Analyse the cultural aspects present in oral and written texts in the second language.) Analyse the cultural aspects present in oral and written texts in the second language.
- SM17 (Critically apply the expression of the genre of texts in the second language as a reflection of their societies.) Critically apply the expression of the genre of texts in the second language as a reflection of their societies.
Contents
Oral expression and listening skills will be developed through the use of a variety of authentic materials and work on spontaneous oral genres. Written expression and reading comprehension will be developed through the use of authentic materials that reflect current cultural aspects within the Francophone world.
The tasks set will incorporate aspects relating to the historical culture or current social issues of the countries where the language under study is spoken, with the aim of developing sociocultural competence and intercultural awareness.
The course will primarily cover the linguistic content necessary to achieve the following communicative objectives:
· Situating oneself in time and space
· Asking for and giving directions to a place
· Describing what you have done
· Comparing objects
· Asking for and giving information about food, discussing eating habits
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discussion of problems and exercises | 30 | 1.2 | CM09, KM12, KM13, KM14, KM15, SM15, SM16, SM17 |
| Follow-up on oral presentations | 8 | 0.32 | CM09, KM12, KM13, KM14, KM15, SM15, SM16, SM17 |
| Follow-up on oral presentations | 10 | 0.4 | CM09, KM12, KM13, KM14, KM15, SM15, SM16, SM17 |
| Listening activities | 10 | 0.4 | CM09, KM12, KM13, KM14, KM15, SM15, SM16, SM17 |
| Activities published on the virtual campus | 75 | 3 | CM09, KM12, KM13, KM14, KM15, SM15, SM16, SM17 |
| Monitoring of written exercises | 10 | 0.4 | CM09, KM12, KM13, KM14, KM15, SM15, SM16, SM17 |
The methodology is based on the communicative approach and on practising the language through a variety of activities.
Use of the virtual campus Moodle is essential for following the course: posting of class materials, checking assessment activities, assignment deadlines, etc.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading comprehension assessment activity | 15% | 1 | 0.04 | CM09, KM12, KM13, KM14, KM15, SM15, SM16, SM17 |
| Listening comprehension assessment activity | 15% | 1 | 0.04 | CM09, KM12, KM13, KM14, KM15, SM15, SM16, SM17 |
| Assessment activities for oral production | 20% | 2 | 0.08 | CM09, KM12, KM13, KM14, KM15, SM15, SM16, SM17 |
| Activities published on the virtual campus | 15% | 0 | 0 | CM09, KM12, KM13, KM14, KM15, SM15, SM16, SM17 |
| Assessment activities for written expression | 15% | 2 | 0.08 | CM09, KM12, KM13, KM14, KM15, SM15, SM16, SM17 |
| Grammar and vocabulary assessment activities | 20% | 1 | 0.04 | CM09, KM12, KM13, KM14, KM15, SM15, SM16, SM17 |
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 subject, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies may or may not be permitted depending on the activity. The permitted and prohibited uses in each case will be detailed in the course introduction. Students must clearly identify which parts were generated using AI technologies, specify the tools used, and include a critical reflection on how these tools influenced the process and the final result of the activity. A lack of transparency regarding the use of AI in graded assignments will be considered a breach of academic integrity and may result in a partial or total penalty on the grade, or more severe sanctions in serious cases.
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 single assessment consists of the following components:
- Reading comprehension task: 20%
- Listening comprehension task: 20%
- Oral presentation: 20%
- Writing task: 20%
- Vocabulary and grammar exercise: 20%
Grade revision and retake procedures for the subject are the same as those for continual assessment. See the section above in this Study Guide.
Bibliography
The textbook will be announced at the start of the semester.
Reading materials and other supplementary resources will be posted on the virtual campus Moodle at the start of the semester.
Software
No specific software is used in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (SEM30) Seminaris (30 estudiants per grup) | 1 | French | second semester | morning-mixed |