B2469 - Language with Oral and Written Practical Exercises (Second Language French) I

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module, the student knows the basic elements of the grammar of the French language; is able to understand and produce written texts and oral discourse; possesses sufficient linguistic competence to handle non-complex communicative situations.

Course contents

The course involves the study of the French language from a basic level including grammar, conjugation and vocabulary.

In addition, the four skills (reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written production, oral production) will be developed through a communicative and relational approach. Based on authentic documents, the course includes the discovery of the Francophone world.

The course is complemented by the French Language assistantship held by Dr Marie-Line Zucchiatti (https://www.unibo.it/sitoweb/marieline.zucchiatti) with 70 % compulsory attendance.

Readings/Bibliography

- F. BIDAUD, Grammaire du français pour italophones, Utet Università, Torino, 2021 (quatrième édition)

- F. BIDAUD, Exercices de grammaire française pour italophones, Utet Università, Torino, 2016 (troisième édition)

- Online material available on the Virtual Platform

- N. HUSTON, Douze France, Actes Sud, Paris, 2004

Teaching methods

The "French language with practical written and oral exercises I (second language)" module includes the study of grammatical notions with in-depth studies, reflections in a contrastive approach and practical exercises.

The use of audiovisual material and the Internet during the lessons is also envisaged.
It is strongly recommended to complete the grammar preparation foreseen within the course and the lecture with autonomous and individual work.

Assessment methods

The final test of the 'French language with practical written and oral exercises I (second language)' module comprises
- a written test of grammar/conversation and vocabulary
- the oral test will consist of the presentation of a dossier consisting
of authentic written and audiovisual documents on one of the topics
studied during the lectures and questions regarding the Nancy Huston's text Douze France.

The methodology for the creation and oral return of the dossier will be explained in detail in the classroom.

It is necessary to have passed the written test with a mark of 18/30 to be eligible for the oral test. For the written test, the use of a dictionary is not permitted.

Students with specific learning difficulties (SpLD) or with disabilities that can affect their ability to attend courses are invited to contact the University service for students with disabilities and SLD at the earliest opportunity -- ideally before the start of the course: https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students. The University service will suggest possible adjustments to the course work and/or exam, which must then be submitted to the course leader so they can assess their feasibility, in line with the learning objectives of the course. Please note that adjustments to the exam must be requested at least two weeks in advance.

Office hours

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