LC-4350 - French 5 (o,w), Lecture, 3.9.2024-15.10.2024

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 take part in events related to work.

- be able to give an oral presentation on work-related theme.

- understand the key contents of texts concerning everyday life and work without preparation.

- be able to write short work-related texts and know some terminology and special vocabulary of your field.

- have studied and will recognise the major differences between French-speaking cultures and your own in terms of customs, behaviours and attitudes.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 03.09.2024 - 15.10.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): David Erent

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

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period): B1-1

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

Teaching language: . Languages of study attainment:

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course focuses on oral and written communication situations in the workplace and everyday life and provides insight into key cultural features, while revising and building upon the grammatical structures learnt previously. You will learn to talk about your studies, expertise, your work or business, and your job description. 

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    1. Lectures 24 h or 36 h, active participation in class (10%). 80% attendance in class is required. Registration must be confirmed by attending the first lecture.

    2. Classroom tests and/or written assignments (20%)

    3. Oral test and/or oral assignments (20%)

    4. Written examination: 50%

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    - Contact hours 24 h or 36 h

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

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Édito Pro Niveau B1 2020 - ISBN: 9782278102600 (Didier FLE : Alexandre Holle, Amandine Diogo, Meryl Maussire, Manon Grimaud, Bertrand Lauret)

     

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: French

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III
    2024-2025 Spring V
    2025-2026 Spring III
    2025-2026 Spring V

    Registration:

    will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi). A maximum of 30 students will be accepted into the course.

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