LC-4330 - French 3, Lecture, 4.9.2024-16.10.2024

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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:

- understand some simple communication situations related to work and everyday life. You will be able to often recognise the topic people are talking about around you.

- know some basic terminology related to the world of work. You will be able to introduce the key elements of a company or a line of business both orally and in writing.

- be able to talk about a variety of topics that are of interest to you with a helpful conversation partner.

- understand the gist of short texts related to work and everyday life.

- You will have familiarised yourself with the different areas of the French-speaking world and will know their distinguishing cultural features.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 04.09.2024 - 16.10.2024

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): A2-1

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

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

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The students practise expressing the past tense and related communication situations while refreshing and building upon the grammar learnt in previous courses. Further familiarisation with the cultures of French-speaking countries.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    1. Lectures 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 24-36 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: 2024-2025 Autumn I
    2024-2025 Spring III
    2024-2025 Spring V
    2025-2026 Autumn I
    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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