French Language Methods

1. Define and trace the phases and aspects of French language teaching methodologies.
2. Identify and compare various methods for teaching French as a foreign language.
3. Apply theoretical frameworks of major methods in teaching French in Nigeria.
4. Demonstrate the use of different methods in teaching aspects of French language, such as grammar and composition.
5. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different French teaching methods.
6. Apply chosen methods to teaching and learning French as a foreign language in Nigeria.

13 weeks, about 22.5 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Definitions et Origine de la Methodologie de l'Enseignement du Français

   • Unit 1: Definitions et Origine de la Methodologie de l'Enseignement du Français · 1.5 hours

     Read the unit introduction and objectives.. Define methodology and its importance in language teaching.. Trace the evolution of French methodology.. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the traditional era..

2. Week 2Module 2: Les Periodes de la Methode Directe et de la Methode Structuro-Globale Audio-Visuelle

   • Unit 2: Les Periodes de la Methode Directe et de la Methode Structuro-Globale Audio-Visuelle · 1.5 hours

     Describe the direct method of French methodology.. Explain the audio-visual method.. Outline the advantages and disadvantages of both methods.. Compare and contrast the direct and audio-visual methods..

3. Week 3Module 3: L'Approche Communicative

   • Unit 3: L'Approche Communicative · 1.5 hours

     Trace the origin of the communicative approach.. Identify the benefits of the communicative approach.. Explain how to use the communicative method in teaching and learning French.. Discuss Chomsky's influence on the communicative approach..

4. Week 4Module 4: Avantages et Application de l'Approche Communicative

   • Unit 4: Avantages et Application de l'Approche Communicative · 1.5 hours

     Explain the importance of the communicative approach.. Mention the advantages of the communicative method.. Discuss how to use the communicative approach in teaching and learning French.. Adapt the communicative approach in a classroom situation..

5. Week 5Module 5: Les Limites de l'Approche Communicative

   • Unit 5: Les Limites de l'Approche Communicative · 1.5 hours

     Identify the weaknesses of the communicative approach.. Seek ways of improving the limitations of the communicative approach.. Discuss the problems and misuse of the communicative approach..

6. Week 6Module 6: Les Abus de l'Approche Communicative

   • Unit 6: Les Abus de l'Approche Communicative · 1.5 hours

     Discuss how the communicative approach is being misused.. Outline suggestions on how to improve the use of the communicative method.. Identify the abuses and problems associated with the communicative approach..

7. Week 7Module 7: L'Approche Actionnelle

   • Unit 7: L'Approche Actionnelle · 1.5 hours

     Trace the origin of the action-oriented approach.. Define the action-oriented approach.. Mention some of the class strategies enumerated by the approach.. Discuss the European Council's effort in creating the approach..

8. Week 8Module 8: Differentes Etapes d'un Cours

   • Unit 8: Differentes Etapes d'un Cours · 1.5 hours

     Plan adequately for French lessons.. Make French class interactive.. Assist learners to acquire the required knowledge.. Follow the steps to effectively teach students and achieve great results..

9. Week 9Module 9: Travailler les Quatre Competences en Classe

   • Unit 9: Travailler les Quatre Competences en Classe · 1.5 hours

     List the four skills/competencies.. Identify the components of each skill.. Get acquainted with how to teach in order to have the skills acquired by learners of French.. Acquire the four skills through the effort of the teacher..

10. Week 10Module 10: Presentation de l'Enseignement/Apprentissage du Français en General et le Français au Nigeria

    • Unit 10: Presentation de l'Enseignement/Apprentissage du Français en General et le Français au Nigeria · 1.5 hours

      Trace the evolution of French in Nigeria.. Talk about the teaching and learning of French in the world and in Nigeria.. Identify problems associated with teaching and learning of French in Nigeria.. Suggest ways through which teachers could better their teaching..

11. Week 11Module 11: L'Importance de la Langue Française au Nigeria

    • Unit 11: L'Importance de la Langue Française au Nigeria · 1.5 hours

      Assess the importance of French in Nigeria.. Talk about what French learners stand to gain in Nigeria.. Identify the areas where teaching and learning of French in Nigeria could be useful.. Determine what kind of status should be accorded French in Nigeria..

    • Unit 12: Le Schema de Communication · 1.5 hours

      Present the simple channel of communication.. Identify the five elements in communication.. Explain each element.. State how each affects communication..

12. Week 12Module 12: Elements of Good Composition and Types of Linguistic and Pedagogical Composition

    • Unit 13: Elements of Good Composition and Types of Linguistic and Pedagogical Composition: Essay and Letter Writing for French and Other Language Students · 1.5 hours

      Explain the importance of composition writing in any language.. Evaluate the relevance of grammar of any language to composition writing.. Define composition.. Demonstrate the various classifications of composition writing in any language..

    • Unit 14: Logical Classification and Structure of Good Essays · 1.5 hours

      Identify the various classifications of essay writing in any language.. Sketch and define expository essay.. State and define argumentative essay.. Outline and define empirical essay..

13. Week 13Module 13: Structure and Methods of Writing Good Letters

    • Unit 15: Structure and Methods of Writing Good Letters · 1.5 hours

      Define a letter.. Identify and define the structure of formal letters.. Outline and define the structure of semi-formal letters.. Indicate and define the structure of informal letters..