(in Polish) Nauka języka francuskiego 4100-IIMNJF
The classes, offered in the second semester of French language study in a Master's programme, take the form of an advanced language course aimed at developing communicative competence from the B2 to the B2+ level, in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The didactic process assumes the systematic deepening of linguistic knowledge and communication skills across the four core language competences: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, speaking, and writing, while simultaneously developing mediation and intercultural competences.
Stage I – Consolidating and expanding the foundations (beginning of the semester):
– improving mastery of grammatical structures at the B2 level, along with the gradual introduction of more complex structures characteristic of the B2+ level;
– broadening academic, professional, and social vocabulary;
– practising grammatical, lexical, and stylistic accuracy through shorter oral and written forms (notes, summaries, descriptive and informational statements);
– developing skills for global and selective comprehension of authentic texts;
– fostering the ability to understand texts both holistically and based on specific information.
Stage II – Developing fluency and coherence (middle of the semester):
– deepening skills related to argumentation, justifying one’s position, and drawing conclusions;
– practising spontaneous language responses in complex communicative situations (simulations, discussions, debates);
– analysing and interpreting authentic texts (written and audiovisual) in terms of content, pragmatics, and cultural context;
– progressing gradually from general comprehension to detailed and critical analysis;
– producing longer written forms (essay, review, report).
Stage III – Integration and mediation (end of the semester):
– improving the ability to structure and develop statements across various academic and professional genres (oral presentation, report, persuasive text);
– strengthening mediation skills: paraphrasing, summarising, adapting content to a different register, relaying information to third parties;
– practising flexible language use depending on the communicative context;
– preparing students to independently use French in academic, professional, and social settings.
Final outcome:
By the end of the semester, students achieve a higher degree of fluency and precision in French, expand their repertoire of linguistic resources, strengthen grammatical and stylistic accuracy, and demonstrate increased ability to participate confidently in complex communicative situations. Reaching the B2+ level enables them to critically analyse and interpret texts, engage in academic discussion, and undertake mediation activities in intercultural contexts.
The course concludes with a final exam certifying proficiency at the B2+ level.
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Type of course
Requirements
Mode
Learning outcomes
Skills – the student is able to:
S_U03 Use French at the B2+ level (CEFR):
demonstrates knowledge of grammatical structures at the B2+ level;
has expanded their academic, professional, and social vocabulary;
has mastered general comprehension of authentic texts and acquired the ability to analyse and interpret them in a detailed and critical manner;
adapts language use to the communicative context;
is able to independently use French in academic, professional, and social environments;
has mastered writing both short and long forms of expression (including summaries, reviews, reports, and essays);
demonstrates the ability to produce coherent written texts.
K_U11:
has developed argumentation skills, is able to justify their position and draw conclusions;
knows how to respond appropriately in French in complex communicative situations, such as during discussions and debates;
has mastered basic mediation skills (including paraphrasing, summarising, and information transfer);
has mastered fundamental mediation competences.
Social Competences – the student is ready to:
S_K01 Critically assess their own knowledge and received content:
recognises different registers of French (e.g., everyday vs. academic language) and is aware of cultural differences;
knows how to address an audience during public speaking;
is able to work both independently and in a team;
is aware of their own limitations and seeks expert guidance when a problem cannot be solved autonomously;
understands the need for continuous learning and ongoing professional development;
shows readiness to consult experts when necessary;
understands the importance of regularly improving their qualifications.
ECTS credits: 2
Assessment criteria
Participation in discussion (30%) — assessment of fluency of expression, argumentation, appropriate reactions in complex communicative situations, and mediation skills (K_U11, S_K01).
Partial written assignments and oral presentations.
A longer written assignment (20%), e.g., an essay, review, or report (S_U03).
Final written and oral exam (50%), assessing reading comprehension, listening comprehension, writing, and speaking (S_U03, S_K01).
Bibliography
Biras, P., Chevrier A., Jade Ch., Witta St., “Défi 4”, Éditions Maison des Langues, 2020.
Materials from other methods for learning French at levels B2/B2+.
Materials preparing for the DELF B2 exam.
Articles from the French-language press, authentic radio and television recordings, and exercises prepared by the course instructors.
Available French–French dictionaries.
Grammar and vocabulary exercises at levels B2/B2+.
Additional information
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: