Advanced Studies in Oral and Written Comprehension French I
- Arts
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 115 pages
- 20 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 60 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Oral examination
- Written examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of FRE211, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
FRE211 · UNIT 1: L’HYENE ET LE BOUC
Quelques mois après l‟entrée en vigueur de la nouvelle loi au pays des animaux, l‟hyène croise le bouc sur son chemin et pour se conformer à la loi, elle dit au bouc: « Bouc, dis-moi trois vérités, ainsi tu éviteras que je te mange ».
What you should be able to do
- Comprehend spoken and written French in various contexts
- Summarize and analyze French texts
- Express oneself fluently in French
- Expand French vocabulary
- Understand French cultural references
What it prepares you for
- Translator
- Interpreter
- French teacher
- Journalist
- Diplomat
- Education
- Media
- Government
- Tourism
- International business
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2:
Unit 4: Le squat, un lieu de résistance
The unit requires understanding of social issues and vocabulary related to immigration and housing, which may be unfamiliar.
- Module 3:
Unit 3: Journal En Français Facile Sur Rfi
Requires strong listening skills to transcribe accurately and understand nuances of spoken French in a fast-paced news format.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 32 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: L'hyène et le bouc · 2 hours
Read the passage 'L'hyène et le bouc'. Identify key vocabulary. Practice oral reproduction. Complete the tutor-marked assignment.
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 2: L'araignée et les animaux · 2 hours
Listen to the passage 'L'araignée et les animaux'. Identify key vocabulary. Form new words. Summarize the passage.
- Week 3Module 1:
Unit 3: La tortue et le pigeon · 2 hours
Read the passage 'La tortue et le pigeon'. Identify synonyms. Practice oral and written expressions. Complete the tutor-marked assignment.
- Week 4Module 1:
Unit 4: D'où vient le tam-tam? et L'orchestre scolaire · 2 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 5Module 1:
Unit 5: Une belle journée de classe · 2 hours
Read the passage 'Une belle journée de classe'. Identify key vocabulary. Practice word formation. Summarize the passage.
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 1: La couturière · 2 hours
Read the passage 'La couturière'. Identify key vocabulary. Practice dictation. Complete the tutor-marked assignment.
- Week 7Module 2:
Unit 2: Un marché de village · 2 hours
Read the passage 'Un marché de village'. Identify key vocabulary. Practice word substitution. Summarize the passage.
- Week 8Module 2:
Unit 3: Bricolage · 2 hours
Read the passage 'Bricolage'. Identify key vocabulary. Practice dictation. Complete the tutor-marked assignment.
- Week 9Module 2:
Unit 4: Le squat, un lieu de résistance · 2 hours
Read the excerpt 'Le squat, un lieu de résistance'. Identify key vocabulary. Practice word formation. Summarize the excerpt.
- Week 10Module 2:
Unit 5: La presse française « Les quotidiens et la presse hebdomadaire» · 2 hours
Read the excerpt 'La presse française'. Identify key vocabulary. Practice word substitution. Summarize the excerpt.
- Week 11Module 3:
Unit 1: La laitière et le pot au lait · 2 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 hours
Read the poem 'A ma mère'. Identify key vocabulary. Practice word formation. Summarize the poem.
- Week 12Module 3:
Unit 3: Journal En Français Facile Sur Rfi · 2 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 hours
Listen to 'Parler au Quotidien sur RFI'. Identify key vocabulary. Practice word formation. Summarize the program.
- Week 13Module 3:
Unit 5: L'auvergnat de Georges Brassens · 2 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 hours
Listen to 'Les Collégiennes d'Abidjan D. Kone'. Identify key vocabulary. Practice sentence construction. Summarize the song.
Preparing for the exam
- Review vocabulary lists from each unit weekly
- Practice summarizing texts in your own words
- Listen to French news and music daily to improve comprehension
- Focus on grammar rules covered in assignments
- Practice oral expression by speaking French with classmates or tutors
Questions students ask about this course
What is FRE211 about?
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.
How many units does FRE211 have?
FRE211, Advanced Studies in Oral and Written Comprehension French I, has 20 units across 4 modules, over 115 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is FRE211?
FRE211 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Arts.
Is FRE211 hard?
FRE211 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 FRE211 take to study?
About 60 hours of study, spread across its 20 units.
How is FRE211 assessed?
FRE211 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor marked assessments, Oral examination and Written examination.
What can I do with FRE211?
Translator, Interpreter, French teacher, Journalist and Diplomat.