LC-4310 - French 1, Lecture, 22.4.2024-5.6.2024

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At course completion, you will be able:

- to communicate using familiar phrases in simple situations in and outside of work.

- to, e.g. introduce yourself and answer simple questions in French.

- to write short messages using familiar phraseology and grammatical constructions.

- to understand the gist of relatively easy texts with the help of language tools.

- to recognise and understand some of the cultural features and customs typical of the French-speaking world.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 22.04.2024 - 05.06.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Päivi Lehto-Peura

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period): A1-1

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English, Finnish

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Understanding the basic structures and vocabulary needed in everyday life and work and practising related simple communicative situations, and getting to know some customs of the French-speaking world.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    1. Lectures 24-36 h, active participation in teaching both in class and independently (30%). 80% attendance in class is required. Registration must be confirmed by attending the first lecture.

    2. Written assignments and video presentation (20%)

    3. Written examination: 50%

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    - contact hours 24-36 h

    - independent work by the student and a written examination, and preparing for the exam: 45-57 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Objectif express 1 - 3e édition (Anne-Lyse DUBOIS, Sara KADDANI, ISBN 9782017144199)

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : Finnish

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I
    2022-2023 Autumn II
    2022-2023 Spring III
    2022-2023 Spring IV
    2022-2023 Spring V
    2023-2024 Autumn I
    2023-2024 Autumn II
    2023-2024 Spring III
    2023-2024 Spring IV
    2023-2024 Spring V

    Enrollment :

    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi). A maximum of 30 students will be accepted into the course. Registration must be confirmed by attending the first lecture.

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