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
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
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 VEnrollment :
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.