French in practice - French and Francophone news 3304-1DZ3O-PNJF-AFIF
Oral expression / Expression orale : Actualité française et francophone
2 semesters; classroom work (group and individual) and independent student preparation for classes
Thematic classes / content : current political, social, economic and cultural events in France and Francophone countries. Due to the topic, they are related to CCIF classes, classes on the system of France and its recent history.
Curriculum:
Perfecting different types of oral expression :
- short message (prepared speech)
- multimedia/oral presentation preceded by making a plan (prepared statement)
- voice in a discussion (spontaneous utterance)
Expanding vocabulary related to the topic
Understanding an audio and/or video recording and understanding written sources (newspaper article)
Type of course
foreign languages
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
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Learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE:
Upon completion of this module, the student:
- knows to an advanced degree the functions of language in complex situations of social and intercultural communication K_W07
- knows to an advanced degree grammatical, orthographic, lexical, semantic, phonological and stylistic issues in French K_W08
- knows to an advanced degree the principles of analysis and interpretation of texts belonging to different functional styles of the French language K_W09
- knows to an advanced degree selected facts, processes and phenomena in the field of culture and history of the countries of the French-speaking cultural area K_W10
- has an understanding of the issues currently living in French society and is able to compare them to European / Polish issues
- has a general knowledge of the state system and institutions, cultural institutions
- knows the historical / social sources of current events
SKILLS:
Upon completion of the course, the student:
- can present his/her own views, referring to various sources and basic theoretical approaches, and argue the adopted point of view K_U04
- is able to plan and prepare oral speeches in French K_U05
- is able to independently acquire knowledge and develop skills, using various sources K_U09
- is able to work in a group, also in a multicultural context K_U10
- knows and can correctly use the most common vocabulary concerning important events of socio-political life (domestic politics, economy, social life, media, ....) .
- has language competence at the B2 / B2+ level; can understand longer speech (oral and written) academic and media ; can construct a coherent, longer presentation on a selected topic and deliver it communicatively.
- is able to speak spontaneously in a discussion ; is able to fluently describe events, express opinions on the mentioned subject matter.
- is able to use a variety of sources and methods, including modern information technology, to find, analyze, evaluate, select and use information necessary for participation in class.
SOCIAL COMPETENCIES:
Upon completion of the course, the student is ready to:
- open-mindedness towards individual and cultural differences K_K02
- care for cultural heritage, especially in relation to French and Francophone culture K_K04
- actively participate in French and Francophone culture, using various forms and media K_K05
Bibliography
- current press/weeklies ,
- electronic pages of the press, radio and television stations
- all other traditional and electronic sources of current information
Lecturer's own materials.
Additional information
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