Practical French 4100-1SNJFO
In the first semester, classes aim to master the basics of French at level A1, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Students starting at level zero develop integrated language skills – listening and reading comprehension, speaking, writing, and interaction – with emphasis on basic grammatical, lexical, and phonetic accuracy. Classes focus on communication in everyday, academic, and social situations in student life, and also introduce elements of intercultural competence. During the course, students develop the skills necessary to understand simple oral and written statements on familiar and everyday topics (e.g. introducing oneself, introducing someone, daily schedule, shopping), formulate short, understandable oral and written statements (e-mail, note, description, oral statement about oneself, asking simple questions, describing one's place of residence, presenting one's own opinion on topics covered in the discussed texts and recordings), participate in simple dialogues and react in simple communicative situations, and use basic language learning strategies and develop linguistic independence.
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Term 2024Z:
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In the first semester, classes aim to master the basics of French at level A1, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Students starting at level zero develop integrated language skills – listening and reading comprehension, speaking, writing, and interaction – with emphasis on basic grammatical, lexical, and phonetic accuracy. Classes focus on communication in everyday, academic, and social situations in student life, and also introduce elements of intercultural competence. During the course, students develop the skills necessary to understand simple oral and written statements on familiar and everyday topics (e.g. introducing oneself, introducing someone, daily schedule, shopping), formulate short, understandable oral and written statements (e-mail, note, description, oral statement about oneself, asking simple questions, describing one's place of residence, presenting one's own opinion on topics covered in the discussed texts and recordings), participate in simple dialogues and react in simple communicative situations, and use basic language learning strategies and develop linguistic independence. |
Prerequisites (description)
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Type of course
Prerequisites
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Learning outcomes
The student is able to
S2_U04 - use the language of their second specialization – French – at level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages:
* understand simple oral and written expressions relevant to everyday life;
* communicate in simple, routine communication situations;
* write short, practical texts and fill out forms;
* demonstrate basic knowledge of the grammatical structures and vocabulary of a foreign language at level A1;
* understand basic cultural differences in communication.
K_U11 - participate in simple linguistic interactions:
* respond with short statements to the opinions of others and ask simple questions expressing interest in the interlocutor's position.
K_U12 - can plan and organize individual and team work, and collaborate with others in teamwork:
* the student can participate in simple group exercises in French (e.g., dialogues, role-plays, mini-presentations);
* can collaborate with other class participants in simple language tasks, sharing roles and responsibilities;
* can independently prepare short materials or notes for group work.
K_K01 - is ready to critically evaluate the knowledge and content acquired within the French language subject at the second stage of education:
* the student is ready to recognize his or her strengths and weaknesses in learning a foreign language at a beginner level (knowledge of basic words and structures, understanding simple recordings and texts)
* the student is ready to reflect on his or her own learning and correct his or her errors.
Assessment criteria
1. Course Credit Requirements
The condition for passing the course is attendance (two unexcused absences per semester are permitted); after exceeding this threshold, the student must repeat the course.
An additional requirement is the timely completion of all sub-assignments at a suitable level, scheduled for completion during in-person classes and as individual work.
The final grade is determined based on the results obtained using the adopted assessment methods and criteria, in accordance with the weightings provided (section 2).
2. Assessment Methods
1. Oral presentation at the end of the semester (30% of the final grade; prepared topics for homework; CEFR A1; (S2_U04, K_U11, K_U12).
• Introducing oneself and providing basic information about oneself (name, age, nationality, profession, place of residence).
• Asking and answering simple questions (e.g., "What is your name?" "How are you?" "Where are you from?" "What do you like to eat?").
• Describing people, places, and objects using simple adjectives and nouns (e.g., family, house, room, city).
• Conversing in typical everyday situations (shopping, ordering food, asking for directions, buying a ticket).
• Short routine dialogues (greetings, farewells, apologizing, asking for help, thanking others).
• Responding to others' opinions with short statements ("Yes, I agree," "No, I don't like it").
• Talking about everyday experiences activities (e.g., daily schedule, hobbies, interests).
• Providing basic time information (times, days of the week, times of day, dates).
2. Semester tests (3x) (60% of the final grade; cover grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading, and writing; CEFR A1; (S2_U04, K_U11, K_U12).
• Homework – noted and checked orally at the beginning of each class; a complete set of homework assignments increases the final grade by 10% (S2_U04, K_U12, K_K01).
3. Assessment criteria and their weighting
• Oral production (20 points): content – 3 points; grammatical accuracy – 5 points; vocabulary richness – 5 points; phonetic accuracy – 4 points; structure and coherence – 3 points. Passing from 12 points (60%). Weighting: 30% of the grade Final grade.
• Written expression in tests (20 points): content – 3 points; grammatical accuracy – 8 points; vocabulary richness – 6 points; structure and coherence – 3 points. Passing requires a score of 60% on the test.
• Tests (total): three tests, including the third comprehensive test; passing requires a score of 60% on the entire test. Weighting: 60% of the final grade.
• Homework: complete set of tasks = +10% to the final grade.
Grading scale (with pass threshold)
60%–68% – satisfactory
69%–76% – satisfactory plus
77%–84% – good
85%–92% – good plus
93%–100% – very good
4 ECTS
1 ECTS = 25 teaching hours
Course work includes:
• 75 teaching hours in class - exercises
• 25 hours of student's own work
Bibliography
1. Himber C., Hugot C., Waendendries M. "Mon alter ego A1", Hachette FLE 2023.
2. Piotrowska-Skrzypek M., Deckert M., Gajos M., Biele D. "C’est parti ! 1", Draco, 2019.
3. Articles from the French-language press, authentic radio and television recordings, and exercises developed by the instructors.
4. Available French-French dictionaries.
5. Grammar and vocabulary exercises at the A1 level.
6. Materials from other methods for learning French at the A1 level.
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Term 2024Z:
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Additional information
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