B2528 - Written and Oral Communication in French (Second Language) I

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students will be familiar with the main morphosyntactic structures of the French language; they will be able to understand and produce a wide range of written texts and spoken discourse of moderate complexity in French; and they will be able to express themselves fluently.

Course contents

The module (40 hours) on Written and Oral Communication I (French as a second language) aims to develop the skills necessary for both written and oral communication and comprehension. The aim is also to consolidate students’ lexical and morphosyntactic skills in French.

Through the study of various types of authentic written and spoken texts focusing on topics relating to French and Francophone culture and society, students will also broaden their intercultural knowledge, particularly in the social, artistic and literary spheres.

We will focus on the four skills: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written production and oral production, using a communicative and action-oriented approach.

The course is accompanied by 20 hours of French language tutorials, with a compulsory attendance rate of 70 per cent.

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)

- Materiale on-line disponibile sulla piattaforma Virtuale

-Agota Kristof, L’analphabète, éd. Zoé, Chêne-Bourg, 2004 (2ème éd. 2021)

Teaching methods

The module involves the study of grammatical topics, with in-depth analysis and reflection using a contrastive approach, as well as practical exercises. It will also include the analysis of French-language films, literature, comics and music.

Audiovisual material and the internet will be used during lessons.

Students are expected to undertake independent, individual and ongoing study, as well as to participate actively during lessons.

Assessment methods

he final assessment for the Written and Oral Communication I module (French as a second language) comprises

- a written assignment: the preparation of a 5–10-page dossier describing and analysing an original French-language work, whether literary, musical or cinematographic.

- an oral assessment: a presentation of the work and the dossier, followed by a discussion with the lecturer.

The methodology for the written and oral components will be explained and illustrated in detail during the lessons.

Assessment Scale

30–30 with distinction: an excellent performance demonstrating outstanding mastery of the linguistic content (at the morphological, syntactic, lexical and stylistic levels, as well as in terms of discursive cohesion and coherence) and the cultural content covered in the course; complete mastery of the language and culture under study.

27–29: an above-average performance, with minor errors or errors that are otherwise offset by a more than sufficient demonstration of the required linguistic knowledge and skills.

24–26: a satisfactory performance, but with some obvious errors indicating only partial acquisition of the required knowledge and skills.

21–23: a pass, but with noticeable limitations in the knowledge and skills to be acquired.

18–20: a performance that meets only the minimum criteria for the knowledge and skills to be acquired.

Fail: the basic knowledge has not been acquired; the examination must be retaken.

Teaching tools

Students with specific learning difficulties (SLDs) or temporary or permanent disabilities (including serious health problems that interfere with their normal studies) are asked to contact the relevant University office without delay (Service for Students with Disabilities and Specific Learning Difficulties: https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it), preferably before the start of the course. Please note: it will be the responsibility of the relevant office to propose any necessary adjustments to the students concerned; these must, however, be submitted for approval by the lecturer at least 15 days before the exam date, and the lecturer will assess their appropriateness, taking into account the course’s learning objectives.

Office hours

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