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Introduction to French Culture & Civilization

This course introduces students to French culture and civilization. It covers the geographical location of France, its landmass, and geographical features. Students will explore French politics, education, and social life, as well as economic conditions, family structures, and religious beliefs. The course also examines the French Revolution and the Francophonie, equipping learners with the ability to critically analyze issues related to French culture and civilization and understand their own cultural heritage.

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60h
Study Time
13
Weeks
5h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
French culturecivilizationFrancophonieFrench historyFrench society

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Beginner Level
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35%
beginner
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Math Level
No Math
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Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

French history

2

French geography

3

French politics

4

French society

5

French culture

6

Francophonie

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (5 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

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Written Assessment

written examinations

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Computer Based Test

oral examinations

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final examination

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Computer Based Test

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French Teacher

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: HISTOIRE ET LA GEOGRAPHIE DE LA FRANCE

3h

Unit 1: Aperçu historique et géographique de la France

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Understand France's location, size, and physical features.
  • •Identify countries bordering France.
  • •Learn about historical landmarks.
Week
2

Module 1: HISTOIRE ET LA GEOGRAPHIE DE LA FRANCE

3h

Unit 2: La Renaissance et ses effets

3 study hours
  • •Define Renaissance and trace its origin.
  • •Identify the areas influenced by the Renaissance in France.
  • •Examine the impact on architecture, literature, and religion.
Week
3

Module 1: HISTOIRE ET LA GEOGRAPHIE DE LA FRANCE

3h

Unit 3: La Révolution française de 1789

3 study hours
  • •Define Revolution and give examples.
  • •Mention the causes of the French Revolution of 1789.
  • •Talk about the events that took place during the Revolution.
Week
4

Module 1: HISTOIRE ET LA GEOGRAPHIE DE LA FRANCE

3h

Unit 4: Les implications socio-politiques de la Révolution

3 study hours
  • •Mention the results of the French Revolution in France.
  • •Identify areas affected by the Revolution.
  • •Talk about the impact of the Revolution in the modern society.
  • •Name the Republics that came to being following the Revolution.
Week
5

Module 1: HISTOIRE ET LA GEOGRAPHIE DE LA FRANCE

3h

Unit 5: Les Républiques

3 study hours
  • •Define Republic.
  • •Name the Republics in France.
  • •Talk about events that took place during the Republics.
  • •Compare the French Republics to those of Nigeria.
Week
6

Module 2:

3h

Unit 1: La vie politique

3 study hours
  • •Describe the French political life.
  • •Provide useful information on the political powers in France.
  • •Name some political parties in France.
  • •Appraise the political structure of France.
Week
7

Module 2:

3h

Unit 2: L'impérialisme

3 study hours
  • •Define imperialism.
  • •Mention the causes of imperialism.
  • •Talk about the spread of French imperialism.
  • •Explain what led to imperialism.
Week
8

Module 2:

3h

Unit 3: La révolution industrielle et la colonisation

3 study hours
  • •Trace the origin of French colonization to her industrial revolution.
  • •Explain what led to the famous Berlin Conference.
  • •Mention the French colonial empire in the world.
Week
9

Module 2:

3h

Unit 4: L'enseignement

3 study hours
  • •Mention the major characteristics of French education system.
  • •Explain such characteristics.
  • •Recall the names given to major certificates awarded after specific years of study.
Week
10

Module 2:

3h

Unit 5: La religion

3 study hours
  • •Appreciate the origin of religion in France.
  • •Trace the origin of religious conflict in France.
  • •Mention some of the implications of religious conflict in France.
  • •Identify those who championed the reformation movements.
Week
11

Module 3:

6h

Unit 1: Les fêtes

3 study hours
  • •Mention some major festivals in France.
  • •Talk about the importance of such festivals.
  • •Identify those festivals that have French origin in and outside Europe.

Unit 2: La musique et la chanson

3 study hours
  • •Talk briefly on French song and music.
  • •Trace the origin of French music and song.
  • •Name some important French musicians and singers.
  • •Enumerate the themes of French songs and music.
Week
12

Module 3:

6h

Unit 3: Le mariage et la famille

3 study hours
  • •Talk about marriage in France.
  • •Mention reasons why French go into marriage.
  • •Describe the formation of family in France.
  • •Mention different types of marriage existing in France.

Unit 4: La gastronomie

3 study hours
  • •Describe what is Gastronomie.
  • •Define the French major meals.
  • •Mention some wine that go with specific meals.
  • •Appreciate French meals.
Week
13

Module 4:

6h

Unit 5: L'économie dans la France moderne

3 study hours
  • •Talk about the French economy with a view to appreciating its expansion after the Revolution of 1789.
  • •Explain French position in the world economy.
  • •Name some major French companies in France and around the world.
  • •Examine major areas of French economy.

Unit 1: Le transport et la technologie

3 study hours
  • •Talk transportation in France.
  • •Name the major means of transportation in France.
  • •Explain the full meaning of some transportation terms/abbreviations.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Create timelines of major historical events from Module 1 and 2

2

Practice vocabulary related to French political and social structures (Units 1-5 in Module 2)

3

Review key figures and causes of the French Revolution (Module 1, Units 3-5)

4

Summarize the main objectives and organs of La Francophonie (Module 4, Unit 5)

5

Compare and contrast the different Republics of France (Module 1, Unit 5)

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