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FRE211Arts2 Unitsintermediate

Advanced Studies in Oral and Written Comprehension French I

This course is designed to enhance students' comprehension of French through the analysis of diverse texts, including newspaper articles and literary excerpts. It aims to improve both oral and written skills, enabling students to interpret and summarize documents effectively. The course also focuses on expanding vocabulary and understanding various registers of the French language. Students will develop the ability to express themselves fluently and accurately in French, both orally and in writing, while appreciating the nuances of different communicative contexts.

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60h
Study Time
13
Weeks
5h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
French comprehensionoral skillswritten skillsFrench registerstext analysis

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Oral comprehension

2

Written comprehension

3

French vocabulary

4

French grammar

5

Cultural awareness

6

Text analysis

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 (4 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Oral examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Written examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Interpreter

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French teacher

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Journalist

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Diplomat

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Industry Applications

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

2h

Unit 1: L'hyène et le bouc

2 study hours
  • •Read the passage 'L'hyène et le bouc'
  • •Identify key vocabulary
  • •Practice oral reproduction
  • •Complete the tutor-marked assignment
Week
2

Module 1:

2h

Unit 2: L'araignée et les animaux

2 study hours
  • •Listen to the passage 'L'araignée et les animaux'
  • •Identify key vocabulary
  • •Form new words
  • •Summarize the passage
Week
3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 3: La tortue et le pigeon

2 study hours
  • •Read the passage 'La tortue et le pigeon'
  • •Identify synonyms
  • •Practice oral and written expressions
  • •Complete the tutor-marked assignment
Week
4

Module 1:

2h

Unit 4: D'où vient le tam-tam? et L'orchestre scolaire

2 study hours
  • •Read the passage 'D'où vient le tam-tam et l'orchestre scolaire?'
  • •Identify key vocabulary
  • •Practice dictation
  • •Complete the tutor-marked assignment
Week
5

Module 1:

2h

Unit 5: Une belle journée de classe

2 study hours
  • •Read the passage 'Une belle journée de classe'
  • •Identify key vocabulary
  • •Practice word formation
  • •Summarize the passage
Week
6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 1: La couturière

2 study hours
  • •Read the passage 'La couturière'
  • •Identify key vocabulary
  • •Practice dictation
  • •Complete the tutor-marked assignment
Week
7

Module 2:

2h

Unit 2: Un marché de village

2 study hours
  • •Read the passage 'Un marché de village'
  • •Identify key vocabulary
  • •Practice word substitution
  • •Summarize the passage
Week
8

Module 2:

2h

Unit 3: Bricolage

2 study hours
  • •Read the passage 'Bricolage'
  • •Identify key vocabulary
  • •Practice dictation
  • •Complete the tutor-marked assignment
Week
9

Module 2:

2h

Unit 4: Le squat, un lieu de résistance

2 study hours
  • •Read the excerpt 'Le squat, un lieu de résistance'
  • •Identify key vocabulary
  • •Practice word formation
  • •Summarize the excerpt
Week
10

Module 2:

2h

Unit 5: La presse française « Les quotidiens et la presse hebdomadaire»

2 study hours
  • •Read the excerpt 'La presse française'
  • •Identify key vocabulary
  • •Practice word substitution
  • •Summarize the excerpt
Week
11

Module 3:

4h

Unit 1: La laitière et le pot au lait

2 study hours
  • •Read the poem 'La laitière et le pot au lait'
  • •Identify key vocabulary
  • •Practice word formation
  • •Summarize the poem

Unit 2: A ma mere

2 study hours
  • •Read the poem 'A ma mère'
  • •Identify key vocabulary
  • •Practice word formation
  • •Summarize the poem
Week
12

Module 3:

4h

Unit 3: Journal En Français Facile Sur Rfi

2 study hours
  • •Listen to 'Journal En Français Facile Sur Rfi'
  • •Identify key vocabulary
  • •Practice word formation
  • •Summarize the news

Unit 4: Parler au Quotidien sur RFI

2 study hours
  • •Listen to 'Parler au Quotidien sur RFI'
  • •Identify key vocabulary
  • •Practice word formation
  • •Summarize the program
Week
13

Module 3:

4h

Unit 5: L'auvergnat de Georges Brassens

2 study hours
  • •Listen to 'L'auvergnat de Georges Brassens'
  • •Identify key vocabulary
  • •Practice word substitution
  • •Summarize the song

Unit 1: Les Collégiennes d'Abidjan D. Kone

2 study hours
  • •Listen to 'Les Collégiennes d'Abidjan D. Kone'
  • •Identify key vocabulary
  • •Practice sentence construction
  • •Summarize the song

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review vocabulary lists from each unit weekly

2

Practice summarizing texts in your own words

3

Listen to French news and music daily to improve comprehension

4

Focus on grammar rules covered in assignments

5

Practice oral expression by speaking French with classmates or tutors

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