This document outlines the syllabus for a 208-hour, 15-credit French language course at the A2 proficiency level held in Montpellier, France. The course is designed to enhance students' basic French language skills through classroom instruction, cultural activities, and assessment of listening, reading, speaking, and writing competencies. Students will be continuously evaluated and take final exams to receive a Diplôme Universitaire d’Etudes Françaises certifying their A2 proficiency level upon achieving an average grade of 10/20.
This document outlines the syllabus for a 208-hour, 15-credit French language course at the A2 proficiency level held in Montpellier, France. The course is designed to enhance students' basic French language skills through classroom instruction, cultural activities, and assessment of listening, reading, speaking, and writing competencies. Students will be continuously evaluated and take final exams to receive a Diplôme Universitaire d’Etudes Françaises certifying their A2 proficiency level upon achieving an average grade of 10/20.
DUEFA2: FRENCH LANGUAGE UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA A2 Level (BREAKTHROUGH) Class Contact Hrs: 208 Language of Instruction: French 15 semester credits MONTPELLIER, France
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course designed for near beginners who want to enhance their basic knowledge of French.
Organization of courses
Semester course: one 13-week session, 16 hours of class/week (208 hours 15 credits)
A number of cultural activities are offered (i.e. a guided tour of Montpellier, excursions ) Classes take place on campus at the IEFE. Classrooms are equipped with facilities such as audiovisual equipment and multimedia labs
PRE-REQUISITE
The student should have an A1 level. Level A2 offers similar training objectives to level A1 so as to enhance basic knowledge of language.
OBJECTIVES
Listening I can understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family informatin, shopping, local area, employment). I can catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements. COMPREHENSION Reading I can read very short, simple texts. I can find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and I can understand short simple personal letters. Spoken Interaction I can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. I can handle very short social exchanges, even though I cant usually understand enough to keep the conversation going myself. SPEAKING Spoken Production I can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms my family and other people, living conditions, my educational background and my present or most recent job. WRITING I can write short, simple notes and messages relating to matters in areas of immediate need. I can write a very simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something.
COURSE CONTENTS
1) Grammar
Determiners : possessive , demonstrative and indefinite articles Pronouns : personal, relative, interrogative, possessive et demonstrative Adjectives : place, comparatives and superlatives Tenses: present, polite conditional, subjunctive, imperative and gerund Connecting words in space and time Indirect speech recounted in the present tense
2) Vocabulary
Enrichment of vocabulary acquired in level A1 (Discovery) Expressing feelings, opinions, viewpoints, judgement.
3) Semantics
Strengthening of semantic elements acquired in level A1
4) Phonology
Recognition of phonemes in phrases Relation between oral and written language Prosody : rythm and intonation Discrimination in phonemes Elision, liaison words
5) Spelling
Usage of various punctuation marks Spelling of vocabulary acquired
6) Sociocultural contents
Comprehension and comparison of some cultural and social aspects of everyday life, French heritage and citizens.
TEACHING METHODS
The teaching methods apply the principles of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL)
Assessment
Continuous assessment You will be given homework by your professors. They will explain assessment procedures. Attendance is mandatory during exams in order to get a diploma. In case of problems, the professor must be notified (a medical prescription will be asked if you are ill).
Final exams Dates can be seen on the schedule you were given for pre-registration. If you are absent (in case of illness, departure before exams), you will be given a transcript with grades concerning continuous assessment, but you will not be entitled to a diploma.
The Diplme Universitaire dEtudes Franaises : Level A2 (DUEF A2) is delivered to students who obtain a minimum average grade of 10/20 in the overall semester- long evaluation which requires regular class attendance, as well as the final exams.
Each Competency is assessed both continuously and in the final exam (grade out of 20)
Oral comprehension and production Phonetics Spelling Written comprehension and expression Grammar
UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPT SAMPLE DUEF A2
COMPETENCES CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM Oral comprehension /20 /20 Oral productio /20 /20 Phonetics & spelling /20 /20 Written comprehension /20 /20 Written expression /20 /20 Grammar /20 /20 TOTAL /120 /120 Average total /240 /20
IMLS TRANSCRIPT SAMPLE DUEF A2
Evaluation & Credits COURSES LEVEL & GROUP HOURS GRADES CREDITS FRENCH LANGUAGE ORAL COMPREHENSION / 20 / 20 ORAL PRODUCTION / 20 PHONETICS & SPELLING / 20 / 20 WRITTEN COMPREHENSION / 20 / 20 WRITTEN EXPRESSION / 20 / 20 GRAMMAR / 20 / 20 TOTAL FRENCH LANGUAGE & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES A2 208 / 20 Letter Grade 15
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