- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
50 shades of French language 3201-OJF-OG
• A short introduction to the development of the French language and the reasons for its presence on all continents; • Review of the situation and specificity of language varieties in France itself (minority languages and their relationships with the standard language;
• A journey through America: the situation and aspects of the French language in Canada (Acadia) and the United States (Cajun), in Haiti;
• A journey through the Overseas Territories (COM/ DOM-TOM /PTU): creoles, life and language;
• A journey through Africa: colonialism/post-colonialism/social issues today in the “African” media (TV5 monde, series, comics, films, QCM linguistic…)
French language in the Maghreb countries,
French languages in sub-Saharan countries
Using Internet resources, we will discover what the inhabitants of these countries are talking about 50 years after gaining their independence; to this we will add a collection of lexis collected on the Internet and in scientific articles by French language specialists;
• The future of the French language in the new economic competition in the world, and especially in Africa;
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes: After completing and passing the lecture, the student:
1. knows the theories of the development of the French language,
2. understands the specificity of language in international relations,
3. understands that linguistic diversity is an important element of identity and common wealth,
4. has a basic knowledge of issues related to colonialism and understands the impact of this period on today's world, including Poland,
5. is more open to other cultures of the world, especially Africa.
Assessment criteria
- Active participation in classes,
- multiple choice test at the end of the semester.
Practical placement
Not applicable
Bibliography
Literature will be provided during classes.
Notes
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Term 2025Z:
For students of the Institute of Applied Linguistics, the subject is offered during registration via USOSweb as optional. |
Additional information
Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:
- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: