EDU722

French Methods

Education
700 level
210 pages
15 units

This course introduces students to various methods of teaching French as a foreign language, particularly in the context of Nigeria. It explores the origin, sources, and evolution of French methods, enhancing pedagogical capabilities. The course covers traditional, direct, audio-visual, and communicative approaches, emphasizing practical application. It also addresses challenges in teaching French in a multilingual environment and offers strategies for effective grammar and composition instruction.

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About this course

Difficulty: Intermediate
Study hours: 195 hours
Maths: None
Content: Theoretical, practical, case study
Practical work: Yes

How it is assessed

Assignments
Tutor marked assignments
Final examination

What you'll read

The real module and unit structure of EDU722, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

Module 1

Module 2 · COMMENT NOUS POUVONS UTILISER CES METHODES DIFFERENTES POUR L’ENSEIGNEMENT DE LA LANGUE FRANÇAISE

Module 3 · COMMENT NOUS POUVONS ENSEIGNER LA REDACTION EN FRANÇAIS

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EDU722 · UNIT 1: Définitions et Origine de la Méthodologie Française Les Périodes de la Méthode Directe et de la Méthode Structuro-Globale Audio-visuelle L’Origine et les Détails de L’approche Communicative Les Emplois et les Avantages de L’approche Communicative Les Faiblesses de L’approche Communicative

There is an assignment file where more than 20 assignments are provided. The assignments carry 30% of the total marks for the course. The marks you obtain in the assignment will count towards your final marks for this course.

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What you should be able to do

Define and trace the phases and aspects of French methods.
State the importance of methods in language teaching.
Trace the origin, compare methods, and identify merits and demerits.
Identify major methods for teaching French as a foreign language.
Apply theoretical frameworks in teaching French in Nigeria.
Choose and justify a particular teaching method.
Apply chosen method to teaching and learning French.
Demonstrate method in teaching grammar and composition.

What it prepares you for

Careers

French Teacher
Translator
Interpreter
Diplomat
International Business Professional

Where it is applied

Education
Translation Services
International Relations
Tourism
Business

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

Module 1: Définitions, Origine et Classifications des Méthodes Différentes de la Langue Française
Unit 2: Les Périodes de la Méthode Directe et de la Méthode Structuro-Globale Audio-visuelle
Requires understanding of abstract concepts and historical context of different methodologies.
Module 2: Comment Nous Pouvons Utiliser Ces Methodes Differentes Pour L'enseignement De La Langue Française
Unit 1: Les Abus de L'Approche Communicative
Applying communicative approach in diverse classroom settings demands adaptability.
Module 3: Comment Nous Pouvons Enseigner la Redaction en Français
Unit 4: Logical Classification and Structure of Good Essays
Requires understanding of advanced composition techniques and linguistic nuances.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 28.5 hours in total. Yours will differ.

Week 1Module 1: Définitions, Origine et Classifications des Méthodes Différentes de la Langue Française
- Unit 1: Définitions et Origine de la Méthodologie Française · 1.5 hours
  Read the unit introduction to understand the scope and objectives.. Define methodology and its importance in language teaching.. Trace the evolution of French methodology from traditional to modern approaches.. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the traditional era..
Week 2Module 1: Définitions, Origine et Classifications des Méthodes Différentes de la Langue Française
- Unit 2: Les Périodes de la Méthode Directe et de la Méthode Structuro-Globale Audio-visuelle · 1.5 hours
  Describe the direct method and audio-visual methods of teaching French.. Explain the qualities and weaknesses of the direct and audio-visual methods.. Compare and contrast the direct and audio-visual methods.. Discuss the impact of technology on language teaching..
Week 3Module 1: Définitions, Origine et Classifications des Méthodes Différentes de la Langue Française
- Unit 3: L'Origine et les Détails de L'approche Communicative · 1.5 hours
  Trace the origin of the communicative approach in language teaching.. Detail the key aspects of the communicative approach.. Discuss Chomsky's influence on the communicative approach.. Analyze the shift from structuralist to constructivist theories..
- Unit 4: Les Emplois et les Avantages de L'approche Communicative · 1.5 hours
  Explain the importance and advantages of the communicative approach.. Discuss how the communicative approach is employed in language teaching.. Compare the communicative approach with traditional methods.. Analyze the role of the teacher and learner in the communicative classroom..
Week 4Module 2: Comment Nous Pouvons Utiliser Ces Methodes Differentes Pour L'enseignement De La Langue Française
- Unit 5: Les Faiblesses de L'approche Communicative · 1.5 hours
  Discuss the weaknesses and abuses of the communicative approach.. Suggest solutions to address the problems associated with the communicative approach.. Analyze the impact of teacher training on the effectiveness of the communicative approach.. Examine the role of authentic materials in language teaching..
- Unit 1: Les Abus de L'Approche Communicative · 1.5 hours
  Analyze the abuses of the communicative approach by some teachers.. Suggest ways to resolve the weaknesses and abuses of the communicative approach.. Discuss the importance of understanding the theory and operation of the communicative approach.. Examine the role of student motivation in language learning..
Week 5Module 2: Comment Nous Pouvons Utiliser Ces Methodes Differentes Pour L'enseignement De La Langue Française
- Unit 2: Comment Enseigner la Grammaire à Travers une Approche Communicative · 1.5 hours
  Discuss how to teach grammar through a communicative approach.. Explain the general notion of French language learning.. Trace the evolution of linguistic theories and grammar.. Analyze the era of traditional grammar..
- Unit 3: L'ère de la Grammaire Structurale et Organisation de la Grammaire Transformationnelle · 1.5 hours
  Explore the theory of words and sentences in traditional grammar.. Compare prescriptive and descriptive grammar.. Analyze the weaknesses of structural grammar.. Discuss the influence of transformational grammar..
Week 6Module 2: Comment Nous Pouvons Utiliser Ces Methodes Differentes Pour L'enseignement De La Langue Française
- Unit 4: Comment Enseigner la Grammaire Didactique à Travers une Approche Communicative · 1.5 hours
  Define grammar and its components.. Discuss which grammar to teach and through which method.. Explain how to teach didactic grammar through a communicative approach.. Suggest ways to improve grammar teaching..
- Unit 5: Les Grands Moments de la Classe des Langues · 1.5 hours
  Identify the key moments in a language class.. Define what constitutes a lesson.. Explain the importance of a lesson plan.. Outline the format of a lesson plan..
Week 7Module 3: Comment Nous Pouvons Enseigner la Redaction en Français
- Unit 1: Exemplaire de la Note Journalière de la Leçon · 1.5 hours
  Analyze a sample daily lesson note.. Discuss the importance and problems of learning French in Nigeria.. Examine socio-political and linguistic problems.. Suggest solutions to resolve these problems..
- Unit 2: L'importance et les Problèmes de L'apprentissage de la Langue Française au Nigéria · 1.5 hours
  Discuss the importance of French language in Nigeria.. Identify the problems of learning French in Nigeria.. Analyze socio-political and linguistic problems.. Suggest solutions to resolve these problems..
Week 8Module 3: Comment Nous Pouvons Enseigner la Redaction en Français
- Unit 3: Elements of Good Composition and Types of Linguistic and Pedagogical Composition: Essay and Letter Writing for French and Other Language Students · 1.5 hours
  Identify the elements of good composition.. Discuss the relationship between composition and grammar.. Define composition and its types.. Explain the types of linguistic and pedagogical composition..
Week 9Module 3: Comment Nous Pouvons Enseigner la Redaction en Français
- Unit 4: Logical Classification and Structure of Good Essays · 1.5 hours
  Define essay and its types.. Discuss factual and practical essays.. Explain the various classifications of essays.. Analyze the logical classification and structure of good essays..
Week 10Module 3: Comment Nous Pouvons Enseigner la Redaction en Français
- Unit 5: Structure and Methods of Writing Good Letters · 1.5 hours
  Define a letter and its types.. Discuss the structure and methods of writing good letters.. Explain the types of letters: formal, semi-formal, and informal.. Analyze the structure and methods of writing good letters..
Week 11Final Revision
- Review of Module 1 · 2 hours
  Review all modules and units.. Focus on key concepts and theories.. Prepare for assignments and tutor-marked assignments..
Week 12Final Revision
- Review of Module 2 · 2 hours
  Review all modules and units.. Focus on key concepts and theories.. Prepare for assignments and tutor-marked assignments..
Week 13Final Revision
- Review of Module 3 · 2 hours
  Review all modules and units.. Focus on key concepts and theories.. Prepare for assignments and tutor-marked assignments..

Preparing for the exam

What to do

Create flashcards for key vocabulary and grammatical concepts from Units 1-5.
Practice writing essays using the COEMA structure from Unit 14 weekly.
Review the advantages and disadvantages of each teaching method (Units 2-5) and create a comparative chart.
Focus on understanding the application of the communicative approach in diverse contexts (Units 6-9).
Practice writing different types of letters (formal, semi-formal, informal) as outlined in Unit 15.
Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and address any feedback from the tutor.
Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 communicative approach concepts.
Allocate specific time slots for grammar review (Units 7-9) and composition practice (Units 13-15) each week.
Prioritize understanding of the core principles of each teaching method over memorizing specific details.
Form a study group to discuss challenging concepts and practice oral communication skills.

Questions students ask about this course

What is EDU722 about?

How many units does EDU722 have?

EDU722, French Methods, has 15 units across 3 modules, over 210 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

Is EDU722 hard?

EDU722 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.

How long does EDU722 take to study?

About 195 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.

How is EDU722 assessed?

EDU722 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.

What can I do with EDU722?

French Teacher, Translator, Interpreter, Diplomat and International Business Professional.