Culture and History of C Language Area - French 3200-L3-KOJCF2

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 semester test on ' history covered during the semester;
- current assessment of activity during classes (participation in discussions based on readings and multimedia materials presented during classes);
- one written test the student is asked to make an independent analysis of two problems selected by the lecturer in the field of teaching content;

EVALUATION CRITERIA:
2Criteria 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 the semester written tests:
criteria for obtaining a satisfactory grade (3.0):
- the student answered half of the proposed problem questions;
- the answers referred only to the generally asked questions, they contained numerous redundant (off-topic) elements;
- the student's position on the problem posed in the question was only indirectly indicated;
- the student provided controversial / doubtful arguments in support of his answer;
- in his argumentation the student showed knowledge of the basic facts, quoted few specific facts, names, concepts, numbers; there were numerous factual errors;
- the student's statement was formulated with numerous linguistic errors, although the message remained understandable.

criteria for obtaining a good grade (4.0):
- the student answered most of the proposed problem questions;
- the answers referred directly to the questions asked, although they also included redundant (off-topic) elements;
- the thesis shows what is the student's own position towards the problem posed in the question;
- the student supported his position with at least two arguments, not entirely accurate;
- in his argumentation, the student showed a good knowledge of the facts, quoted several specific facts, names, concepts, numbers; there were factual errors;
- the student's statement was formulated with care for the rules of linguistic correctness, although there were some linguistic errors.

criteria for obtaining a very good grade (5.0):
- the student answered all the proposed problem questions;
- the answers were on the topic, related directly to the questions asked;
- the student clearly formulated his position on the problem posed in the question;
- the student supported his position with several substantive arguments;
- in his argumentation, the student showed a very good knowledge of the facts, quoted specific facts, names, terms, numbers;
- the student's statement was formulated with the principles of linguistic correctness.

Criteria for obtaining a semester grade:
The semester grade is calculated on the basis of the weighted average of the following grades, according to specific proportions:
- 20% - grade from a written test [where obtaining a positive grade from the test is a necessary condition for passing the subject];
- 30% - assessment of activity during classes;
- 50% - grade from the final written test [where obtaining a positive grade from the test is a necessary condition for passing the subject];

The following method of calculating the semester grade from the weighted average is adopted:
average 3-3.24 - grade 3 (dst);
average 3.25-3.74 - grade 3.5 (dst +);
mean 3.75-4.24 - grade 4 (db);
mean 4.25-4.74 - score 4.5 (db +);
average 4.75-5.00 - mark 5 (very good).

2 unexcused absences
The condition for obtaining a pass is systematic attendance at classes.

Work placements necessary for the full implementation of the subject.

Current articles from the press of the language area. The literature and bibliography will be provided during the classes