Advanced Studies in Oral and Written Comprehension French II
- Arts
- 400 level
- 2 credit units
- 107 pages
- 14 units
This course introduces students to advanced studies in oral and written comprehension in French. It covers speech acts, sounds, speech organs, consonant chains, and vocalic chains. Interactive activities are included to enhance understanding. The course aims to equip students with the building blocks to develop strong communicative abilities in both written expression and comprehension in French, focusing on oral interactive sessions.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 60 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of FRE202, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
What you should be able to do
- Identify and analyze different types of texts
- Understand and apply various figures of speech
- Communicate effectively in different language registers
- Comprehend and interpret non-linguistic communication
- Develop strong written and oral comprehension skills in French
- Analyze speaker intentions in communication
What it prepares you for
- Translator
- Interpreter
- French Language Teacher
- Communication Specialist
- Journalist
- Education
- Translation Services
- International Business
- Media and Journalism
- Tourism
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 4:
Unit 2: Comprendre les figures de style
Understanding the nuances and applications of various figures of style requires extensive practice and memorization.
- Module 3:
Unit 4: Les registres de langue
Requires understanding subtle differences in formality and context to use language appropriately.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 42 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: Compréhension orale : définitions et caractéristiques · 3 hours
Understand the definition and characteristics of oral comprehension.. Identify objectives of oral comprehension.. Explore different audio supports.. Practice listening strategies..
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 2: Compréhension écrite: définition et caractéristiques · 3 hours
Understand the definition and characteristics of written comprehension.. Identify objectives of written comprehension.. Explore different written supports.. Practice reading strategies..
- Week 3Module 1:
Unit 3: Comprendre le sens des mots · 3 hours
Learn to identify the meaning of words in context.. Understand the role of context in determining word meaning.. Differentiate between denotation and connotation..
- Week 4Module 1:
Unit 4: Déterminer les intentions du locuteur · 3 hours
Learn to identify the speaker's intentions.. Understand the functions of linguistic communication.. Analyze different types of texts based on speaker intention..
- Week 5Module 2:
Unit 1: Genres de texte · 3 hours
Understand the definition and characteristics of different text genres.. Learn to recognize and analyze novels, theatre pages, poems, letters, and newspaper articles..
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 2: Comprendre un récit · 3 hours
Understand the definition and characteristics of a narrative text.. Learn to analyze narrative sequences and linguistic tools..
- Week 7Module 2:
Unit 3: Comprendre une description · 3 hours
Understand the definition and characteristics of a descriptive text.. Learn to analyze descriptive sequences and linguistic tools..
- Week 8Module 2:
Unit 4: Comprendre une argumentation · 3 hours
Understand the definition and characteristics of an argumentative text.. Learn to analyze argumentative sequences and linguistic tools..
- Week 9Module 3:
Unit 1: Comprendre un texte explicatif · 3 hours
Understand the definition and characteristics of an explanatory text.. Learn to analyze explanatory sequences and linguistic tools..
- Week 10Module 3:
Unit 2: Comprendre un texte injonctif · 3 hours
Understand the definition and characteristics of an injunctive text.. Learn to analyze injunctive sequences and linguistic tools..
- Week 11Module 3:
Unit 3: Comprendre un texte expressif · 3 hours
Understand the definition and characteristics of an expressive text.. Learn to analyze expressive sequences and linguistic tools..
- Week 12Module 3:
Unit 4: Les registres de langue · 3 hours
Understand the definition and characteristics of language registers.. Learn to identify and use familiar, current, and formal language registers..
- Week 13Module 4:
Unit 1: Comprendre la communication non linguistique · 3 hours
Understand the types of non-linguistic communication.. Learn to analyze artistic, corporeal, and graphic expressions.. Explore the grammar of images..
Unit 2: Comprendre les figures de style · 3 hours
Understand the different figures of style.. Learn to identify and use figures of analogy, attenuation, insistence, opposition, and sound..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all units, focusing on key vocabulary and grammar concepts.
- Practice analyzing different types of texts to identify their characteristics and purpose.
- Study examples of figures of speech and their effects.
- Create flashcards for vocabulary and grammar rules.
- Practice listening comprehension exercises using authentic French audio materials.
Questions students ask about this course
What is FRE202 about?
This course introduces students to advanced studies in oral and written comprehension in French. It covers speech acts, sounds, speech organs, consonant chains, and vocalic chains. Interactive activities are included to enhance understanding. The course aims to equip students with the building blocks to develop strong communicative abilities in both written expression and comprehension in French, focusing on oral interactive sessions.
How many units does FRE202 have?
FRE202, Advanced Studies in Oral and Written Comprehension French II, has 14 units across 4 modules, over 107 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is FRE202?
FRE202 carries 2 credit units, at 400 level in Arts.
Is FRE202 hard?
FRE202 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 FRE202 take to study?
About 60 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is FRE202 assessed?
FRE202 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with FRE202?
Translator, Interpreter, French Language Teacher, Communication Specialist and Journalist.