Communication Skills in French II.

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Teaching results

Knowledge
The course reflects the professional focus of study, including an understanding of the social and cultural aspects of Francophone countries. The student will expand and improve his/her general and specialized vocabulary and linguistic knowledge in the French language, as well as communication skills in both oral and written expression. The student will learn to use expressive techniques in description, interpretation, reasoning, argumentation, etc. They will acquire active learning strategies for producing their own texts and speeches. Learn to use presentation techniques effectively.
- Competence:
The student is able to work with a wide range of authentic spoken and written texts in the French language and to carry out more demanding tasks. The student is able to express himself/herself clearly and politely in formal and informal functional styles. Can express own opinions and take positions on current social and professional issues. Is able to engage in group discussion on topics related to the field of study.
- Skills:
Upon completion of the course, the student will have attained the communication skills that will enable him/her to understand and communicate appropriately in longer and more complex oral and written expressions in the target language. The student will be able to produce grammatically and stylistically correct speech that can be adapted to the situation and the recipient.

Indicative content

- Nonverbal communication in theory and practice.
- Techniques of presentation skills.
- Creation of narrative units.
- Creation of descriptive units.
- Creation of interpretive and reflection units.
- Creating dialogues in typical and atypical situations.

Support literature

Required:
1. AKYUZ, Anne et al. Exercices de grammaire en contexte B1. Hachette Book Group, 2011. ISBN 9782014016345.
2. COCTON, Marie-Noëlle a kol. L’Atelier. Méthode de français B1. Didier FLE, 2020. ISBN 978-2-278-09302-1.
3. COCTON, Marie-Noëlle a kol. L’Atelier. Méthode de français B1, 2020. Cahier d’activités. Didier FLE. ISBN 978-2-278-09303-8.
Optional:
1. AKYUZ, Anne. Exercices de vocabulaire en contexte. Niveau intermédiare. Hachette, 2020.
ISBN 978-2011551535.
2. BOULAREZ, Michèle - GRAND-CLÉMENT, Odile. Conjugaison progressive du français.
Niveau intermédiaire A2/B1. 3e édition, 2020. ISBN 978-2090351910.
3. CAQUINEAU – GŰNDŰZ, Marie-Pierre. Les 500 exercices de grammaire avec corrigés B1. 224 p. Hachette FLE, 2013.
4. SIRÉJOLS, Evelyne - TEMPESTA, Giovanna. Pratique grammaire B1. 550 exercices avec règles. CLE International, 2020. ISBN 978-2090389975.

Requirements to complete the course

Interim evaluation: 40%
Final evaluation: 60%

Student workload

Full-time study: 104 hours. Of which:
26 hours – attendance at seminars
30 hours – preparation for seminars and for the interim evaluation
48 hours – preparation for the final exam

Language whose command is required to complete the course

French

Date of approval: 08.03.2024

Date of the latest change: 18.05.2022