Practical French for academic communication 4100-IVMNJFKA
The course provides integrated training in all language skills: speaking, writing, reading, and listening comprehension. Upon completing the course, students will be able to understand a wide range of challenging, longer, and complex texts, including specialized and scholarly texts in the fields of linguistics and language pedagogy. The course enables students to independently explore topics within selected scientific disciplines and prepare presentations using academic discourse. It offers opportunities for students to express themselves using appropriate linguistic resources at a high level of language proficiency (C1). The course also enhances the ability to construct statements on complex issues and to summarize information from written or spoken sources in a coherent manner.
Participation in the course provides the opportunity to engage in academic discussions.
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Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
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Learning outcomes
S_W01
The student possesses an in-depth understanding of selected facts, theories, processes, and phenomena within the fields of linguistics and foreign language didactics, with a focus on practical applications in teaching foreign languages at the third stage of education, adult education, and higher education didactics.
S_W02
The student possesses a comprehensive knowledge of the essential terminology in linguistics, pedagogy, and psychology relevant to teaching foreign languages at all educational levels.
S_W17
The student has a substantial understanding of interpersonal and social communication processes in the French language, including their regularities and disruptions.
S_U01
The student is able to search, analyse, evaluate, select and use information, using a variety of sources and methods, including advanced information and
communication techniques, in French
S_U03
The student is able to conduct a critical analysis of the quality of foreign language teaching
S_U07
The student is able to assess the suitability of a variety of methods, procedures and best
practices, and select and apply the appropriate approach with the goal
of accomplishing tasks and solving problems related to foreign
language teaching
S_U12
The student is able to formulate and test hypotheses to conduct a critical analysis of their own
actions and identify possible areas for change in the future
K_U18
The student is able to communicate in French and in a foreign language, conduct a debate using a variety of channels and techniques, with all participants in the teaching-learning process and experts in those academic disciplines that are relevant to the field of studies - foreign language teaching,
S_U19
The student is able to prepare written work in French relevant to their field of studies, at an advanced level, onspecific issues, using advanced theoretical approaches and a variety of sources
S_U20
The student is able to prepare, and deliver in public, oral presentations in French for specific purposes, using advancedtheoretical approaches, as well as a variety of sources
S_U21
The student is able to speak and write consistently and precisely in French on topics related to educationalmatters, applying different theoretical approaches and using findings from other disciplines related to the field of studies
S_U22
The student is able to present their ideas, concerns, suggestions and arguments in French supporting them with chosen theoretical perspectives and diverse viewpoints
S_U23
The student is able to use language skills at CEFR level C1+ in French including the specificity of academic language and that ofclassroom communication,
S_U25
The student is able to perform the various roles required for working as a team, is willing to accept and assign tasks, and possesses the organisational skills necessary in designing and implementing professional educational
activities; can act as a team leader
S_K01
The graduate is prepared to pursue lifelong learning
S_K02
The graduate is prepared to critically reflect on the level of their skills and knowledge, constantly develop professionally and personally, self-assess their competences, improve their skills, plan their development and training, consult experts in case of difficulties
S_K06
The graduate is prepared to interact and work in a group, performing various roles
S_K07
The graduate is prepared to correctly identify the priorities for the implementation of specified tasks
Assessment criteria
he evaluation focuses on the development of linguistic and communicative competencies in the context of language use for academic communication. The assessment pertains to the acquisition of language resources found in specialized texts related to linguistics and language didactics, specifically focusing on vocabulary and selected grammatical structures. The degree of proficiency in the lexical and morphosyntactic subsystems is assessed based on independently written assignments, the use of specialized terminology, and appropriate grammatical forms in oral presentations, as well as on lexical-grammatical tests covering language topics included in the curriculum. (Learning Outcomes: S_W01, S_W02, S_W17, S_U19, S_U21, S_U23).
Mastery of linguistic resources accounts for 50% of the final grade.
In terms of communicative competence, the evaluation covers communication strategies, interaction skills, mediation skills, as well as those related to discourse competence and strategic competence. Communicative competence will be assessed based on participation in classes, discussions, debates, and independently prepared presentations, constituting 50% of the overall grade. (Learning Outcomes: S_U01, S_U03, S_U07, S_U12, S_U18, S_U20, S_U22, S_U25).
The outcomes S_K01, S_K02, S_K06 are verified during classes based on student activity.
Written assignments are graded according to the following scale:
Fail: below 59%
Sufficient (3): 60%–69%
Sufficient+ (3.5): 70%–79%
Good (4): 80%–89%
Good+ (4.5): 90%–95%
Very Good (5): 96%–100%.
Bibliography
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Term 2024L:
BARIL, D. (2008). Techniques de l'expression écrite et orale. Paris: Sirey. |
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