Culture and History of B Language Area - French - level 1 3200-L3-KOJBF1
A multilateral humanistic approach to historical, social and cultural issues in relation to French-speaking countries (without literature, separated as a separate subject). The teaching content will include the following issues:
- physical, economic and political geography;
- political, economic and social history;
- history of art and culture (except literary history);
- contemporary political and economic life;
- contemporary reality and social problems;
- the world of media;
- National identity;
- customs and customs.
Student workload:
Total value = 2 ECTS including:
Contact hours (in the room) = 1 ECTS = 30 h
Student's independent work outside the classroom = 1 ECTS = 30h, including:
Current preparation for classes - 7 h
Preparation for tests in the history and geography of France - 7 h
Obligatory reading - 9 h
Preparation for the final test - 7 h
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
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Knowledge:
Student:
knows and understands the relations between languages and their role in culture,
knows the outline of the culture and literature of the studied languages, understands the role of language in communication between people and cultures,
knows and understands cultural differences that are an important factor in the formation of multicultural societies in the modern world, knows the general socio-economic and legal realities in areas related to the studied languages,
knows and understands the functioning of cultural institutions and has orientation in areas related to the languages studied.
Skills:
Student:
can critically analyze texts as products of culture, can search, analyze, evaluate and select authentic texts in two studied foreign languages and develop professional skills in the field of applied linguistics and literary studies,
is able to recognize characteristic cultural elements and correctly interpret the ongoing socio-historical changes in relation to the realities of a given language area (two studied foreign languages),
is able to define priorities and plan activities aimed at their implementation, understanding the need for self-education and continuous improvement of qualifications, including practical language competences,
is able to recognize characteristic cultural elements and correctly interpret the ongoing socio-historical changes in relation to the realities of a given language area (two studied foreign languages).
social competence
Student
is ready to adequately identify and resolve the dilemmas of inter-linguistic communication caused by the asymmetry of linguistic systems and cultural differences, observing ethical behavior patterns and consulting experts,
is ready to participate in the cultural life of the region, country and Europe, using both traditional and modern forms and media,
is ready to undertake inter-lingual / multilingual communication activities aimed at preserving the cultural heritage of a given region or country,
is ready to lead the group responsibly (as part of a team research or practical project - e.g. educational, multicultural and multilingual), taking responsibility for the results of its work,
is ready to cooperate and work in a group, assuming various roles in it (including the role of a linguistic and cultural mediator) and observing the principles of professional ethics (depending on the selected module - professional ethics of a translator or teacher).
Assessment criteria
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.
Practical placement
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Bibliography
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.
Additional information
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