French grammar 4100-3SGJF
The aim of this third-semester course is to familiarize students with various types of complex sentences in French, analyze the functions of their component elements, and develop the ability to use these forms accurately within specific discursive functions. This course is part of a three-semester grammar sequence that accompanies practical language learning (from levels A0 to A2+), providing students with a solid metalinguistic foundation.
Throughout the course, students work with materials of increased complexity, learning to analyze the relationships between grammatical form, meaning, and contextual usage. The curriculum includes an in-depth study of temporal expressions (l'expression du temps) and logical relations (les relations logiques)—such as cause, consequence, purpose, and opposition—enabling students to connect clauses precisely and construct coherent discourse. Key focus areas include the formation and use of the subjunctive (le mode subjonctif) and conditional (le mode conditionnel) moods to express wishes, doubts, hypotheses, and conditions. The course content is rounded out by a systematic review of future tenses (futur proche vs. futur simple and future hypotheses) and the imperative mood (l’impératif). A significant component of the coursework involves identifying and correcting common linguistic errors, fostering grammatical, lexical, and stylistic accuracy.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completing the course, students will possess structured knowledge of complex sentence structures in French and effectively recognize the functions of their individual components. They will be able to select and apply appropriate grammatical forms (including the subjunctive, conditional, imperative, future tenses, and logical and temporal connectors) in accordance with the context and communicative intent. Furthermore, students will demonstrate heightened language awareness, self-analysis and error-correction skills, and the ability to produce more complex, stylistically accurate oral and written texts at the A2+ level.
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he goal of this third-semester course is to introduce students to complex syntactic structures in French and to foster their ability to apply them accurately and intentionally within specific discursive contexts. Throughout the course, students will examine the structure and functions of individual components of complex sentences, learning to express logical relationships—such as cause, consequence, purpose, and opposition—with precision, as well as to describe temporal sequences using a variety of time constructions. A key element of the curriculum is mastering the formation and usage of both the subjunctive (subjonctif) and conditional (conditionnel) moods, enabling students to fluently formulate hypotheses, express assumptions, wishes, or conditions. To complement these syntactic and stylistic skills, the course will cover future tenses (futur proche, futur simple) in the context of forecasting and building future-oriented hypotheses, alongside reinforcing constructions used for expressing commands and requests via the imperative mood (impératif). The course adopts a practical approach, aiming to help students achieve full autonomy in selecting the appropriate grammatical tools based on their communicative purpose. |
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Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
SKILLS
1) Student is able to apply basic knowledge in the field of general and applied linguistics to analyze, interpret, and critically evaluate linguistic phenomena in French, with particular emphasis on various complex sentence structures, including the relationships between grammatical form and its function in the context of an utterance (at levels A0–A2+). (S1_U01)
2) Student is able to apply knowledge of the functioning of the French grammatical system to identify and correct typical language errors, as well as to improve their own accuracy and fluency in oral and written expression. (S1_U02)
SOCIAL COMPETENCES
1) Student is prepared to critically evaluate their own grammatical knowledge and analyzed language materials, showing care for accuracy and precision of expression at the A2+ level (relevant in the context of future French language teaching at the second educational stage). (S1_K01)
2) Student is prepared to recognize the importance of grammatical and metalinguistic knowledge in solving practical and cognitive language problems, and to understand the need to consult dictionaries, grammar references, and expert advice when encountering difficulties. (K_K02 )
Assessment criteria
• Course Completion Policy:
To be eligible to pass the course, students must maintain regular attendance (up to two unexcused absences per semester are permitted) and complete all partial assignments scheduled both during in-person classes and on the e-learning platform in a timely manner.
The final grade is calculated based on the results obtained through the established assessment methods and criteria, in accordance with the specified weightings.
The use of AI tools and language processing technologies is permitted exclusively with the instructor's prior consent and approval regarding the scope of their application. Unauthorized use of such tools without prior agreement will be treated as a breach of academic integrity, resulting in the work being deemed unoriginal and receiving a failing grade.
• Assessment Methods:Class
1. Participation and Continuous Oral Production (10%): Evaluated through the instructor's continuous and regular observation during class sessions, encompassing individual contributions, pair work, and group activities (with a specific focus on grammatical accuracy, frequency of participation, and the application of target structures).
2. In-Semester Written Tests (40% of the final grade): Two written mid-term tests administered during the semester ($2 \times 20\%$).
3. Final Written Examination (50% of the final grade): A comprehensive written exam at the end of the semester.
• Assessment Criteria and Weighting:
The final course grade is calculated based on the total number of points accumulated across all assessment components (200 points total):
1.Continuous Assessment of Oral Production (20 points): Derived from the instructor's ongoing observation during classes. Evaluation criteria include frequency of participation, active engagement in pair and group work, and grammatical accuracy in using target structures.
2. In-Semester Written Tests (80 points): Two mid-term written tests administered during class (2X 40 points}$).
3. Final Written Examination (100 points): A cumulative final written exam at the end of the semester.
Passing Requirement: Obtaining a passing grade for the course requires achieving a minimum score of 60% on each individual assessment component.
Grading Scale (with passing threshold):
60% – 68%: Satisfactory (Dostateczny / 3.0)
69% – 76%: Satisfactory Plus (Dostateczny plus / 3.5)
77% – 84%: Good (Dobry / 4.0)85% – 92%: Good Plus (Dobry plus / 4.5)
93% – 100%: Very Good (Bardzo dobry / 5.0)
Practical placement
None.
Bibliography
Descriptive Grammar
1.Delatour, Y., et al. (2004). Nouvelle grammaire du français. Cours de civilisation française de la Sorbonne, Paris: Hachette.
2. De Salins, G. (1996). Grammaire pour l’enseignement/apprentissage du FLE, Paris: Didier/Hatier.
3. Poisson-Quinton, S., et al. (2002). Grammaire expliquée du français. Paris: Clé International.
4. Di Giura, M., et al. (2015). Grammaire contrastive for English speakers. A1/A2. Paris: Clé International.
5. Przestaszewski, L., & Rudawska, J. (2005). Gramatyka francuska dla każdego {French Grammar for Everyone].
Exercise Sets / Workbooks
1. Akyüz, A., et al. (2006). Les 500 exercices de grammaire. Paris: Hachette FLE. Levels: A1, A2, B1.
2. Akyüz, A., et al. (2019). Exercices de grammaire. En contexte. Paris: Hachette FLE. Levels: A1, A2, B1.
3. Glaud, L., Lannier, M., & Loiseau, Y. (2015). Grammaire essentielle du français A2. Paris: Didier.
4. Glaud, L., Loiseau, Y., & Merlet, E. (2015). Grammaire essentielle du français B1. Paris: Didier.
Notes
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