Culture and History of B Language Area - French - level 1 3200-L3-KOJBF1

K1_W07 will know and understand the relation between languages and their role in culture
K1_W10 will know the outline of culture of the studied language and understand the role of language in the communication between people and cultures
K1_W11 will know and understand cultural differences, being a core element of multicultural societies in the contemporary world, and understand a general outline of the social-economic and legal reality of the studied languages
K1_W12 will know and understand the functioning of cultural institutions and will be well informed about these in the studied languages

K1_U01 will be able to critically analyze texts as cultural products, as well as to search, analyze, assess and select authentic texts in the studied languages and develop professional skills in the field of cultural studies
K1_U03 will be able to recognize characteristic cultural elements and correctly interpret social-historical changes as regards the studied language area
K1_U12 will be able to identify goals and plan how to achieve them, understanding the need to continue self-education and boosting one’s skills, including practical linguistic competence

K1_K01 will be ready to accurately identify and solve dillemas of intercultural communication, caused by discrepancies in language systems and cultural differences, without forgetting about ethical requirements and heeding expert advice
K1_K03 will be able to participate in the cultural life of the region, country, and Europe, using traditional and modern media and forms of communication
K1_K04 will be ready to undertake actions in intercultural/ multicultural communication, serving to preserve the cultural heritage of the given region or country
K1_K05 will be ready to manage a group in a responsible manner (within a group research or practical project – e.g. educational, multicultural or multilanguage), accepting responsibility for the outcomes
K1_K06 will be ready to cooperate and work in a group, adopting different roles (including the role of linguistic and cultural mediator) without forgetting about professional ethics

ASSESSMENT METHODS:
- One written mid-semester exam covering the history of the subject discussed during the semester.
- Ongoing assessment of student participation in class (participation in discussions based on readings and multimedia materials presented during the course).
- One written mid-semester exam where the student is asked to conduct an independent analysis of two problems selected by the lecturer from the subject matter.
Assessment Criteria:
1. Criteria for Assessing Culture (and History) Exams:
 Minimum for a 3.0 (D) grade: Achieving more than half of the possible points, i.e., correctly marking at least 5 out of 10 indicated objects on the outline map, and selecting more than half of the correct answers (20 out of 40) for history questions.
 Minimum for a 4.0 (B) grade: Achieving more than half of the possible points, i.e., correctly marking at least 7 out of 10 indicated objects on the outline map, and selecting more than 30 out of 40 correct answers for history questions.
 Minimum for a 5.0 (A) grade: Achieving more than half of the possible points, i.e., correctly marking at least 9 out of 10 indicated objects on the outline map, and selecting more than 35 out of 40 correct answers for history questions.

2. Criteria for the current assessment of activity:
For active participation in each class, the student receives a partial grade "+". At the end of the semester the "+" are added together.
The activity grade for the entire semester is calculated in proportion to the highest “+” number obtained by the best student as follows:
0-25% of the highest number of points - 2 (N / A)
25-50% of the highest number of points - 3 (dst)
50-75% of the highest number of points - 4 (db)
75-100% of the highest number of points - 5 (very good)
3. Assessment Criteria for Semester Grade:
Semester Grade Calculation:
The semester grade is calculated as a weighted average of the following grades, according to the specified proportions:
 20% - grade from the written exam on culture (and history) [achieving a positive grade on the exam is a necessary condition for passing the course];
 30% - grade for participation during classes;
 50% - grade from the final written exam [achieving a positive grade on the exam is a necessary condition for passing the course];
The following method is used to calculate the semester grade from the weighted average:
 Average 3.0-3.24 - grade 3 (dst);
 Average 3.25-3.74 - grade 3.5 (dst+);
 Average 3.75-4.24 - grade 4 (db);
 Average 4.25-4.74 - grade 4.5 (db+);
 Average 4.75-5.00 - grade 5 (bdb);
4. Absences:
Two (2) absences are allowed in a semester for 30-hour courses.
5. Note:
Regular attendance at classes is a condition for passing the course.

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Alain Decaux et André Castelot (1981), Dictionnaire de l'Histoire de France, (dir), Librairie académique Perrin.
Dimitri Casali et Walter Bruyère (2009), Notre pays la France, la Matinière.
Georges Duby (1987) Le Moyen Age, Hachette.
Serge Bernstein et Pierre Milza (1987) Histoire du vingtième siècle (3 volumes), Hatier.
Jacques Chaurand (2003), Histoire de la langue française, Que sais-je, Puf.
ANALYSE: Le catholicisme en France en 2010, IFOP, Aout 2010, internet access,
Dictionnaire des stations de métro de Paris, PDF, Internet access,

La Loi salique traduite en français et accompagnée d'observations et de notes

explicatives, principalement sous le titre [...], Gallica, BNF. internet access

Current press articles in the language area.