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Advanced Studies In French Language Structure Iii

This course is designed for 4th-year B.A. (Hons.) French Studies students. It aims to enhance students' understanding of French language structures, improving their linguistic competence for effective communication. The course focuses on analyzing sentence structures, identifying appropriate word usage, and constructing grammatically sound sentences. It also covers spoken and written expressions for direct and distance communication, emphasizing practical application and contrastive analysis with the learners' native language or English.

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20h
Study Time
13
Weeks
2h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
French grammarLanguage structuresSentence constructionOral communicationWritten communication

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

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

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Apologies in French

2

Past tense narration

3

Temporal expressions

4

Nominal and pronominal references

5

Advertising analysis

6

Cause and consequence

7

Film critique

8

Negation

9

Meeting minutes

10

Passive voice

11

Word formation

12

Objectivity and subjectivity

13

Modalization

Total Topics13 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 (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: S'excuser par écrit

2h

Unit 1: S'excuser par écrit

2 study hours
  • •Study different situations for apologizing.
  • •Learn relevant vocabulary for apologies.
  • •Analyze examples of apology letters.
  • •Practice using pronouns 'en' and 'y' in apology contexts.
Week
2

Module 1: S'excuser par écrit

2h

Unit 2: Raconter un événement passé

2 study hours
  • •Revise past tenses of verbs.
  • •Identify different forms of past tenses.
  • •Practice constructing past events.
  • •Learn to associate past tenses in a story.
Week
3

Module 1: S'excuser par écrit

2h

Unit 3: Employer les indicateurs de temps dans un récit

2 study hours
  • •Learn to use temporal expressions adequately.
  • •Indicate different moments of events.
  • •Relate moments to events.
  • •Analyze temporal indicators and identify their functions.
Week
4

Module 1: S'excuser par écrit

2h

Unit 4: Utiliser les reprises de noms dans un recit

2 study hours
  • •Learn to renominate already mentioned words.
  • •Identify and use personal pronouns.
  • •Use generic or specific terms to replace words.
  • •Explain how to use nouns, pronouns, and adjectives for replacement.
Week
5

Module 1: S'excuser par écrit

2h

Unit 5: Analyser un document publicitaire

2 study hours
  • •Describe picture-text in advertisements.
  • •Express feelings through advertisement pictures.
  • •Comment on the effect of an advertisement.
  • •Interpret text-picture combinations in advertisements.
Week
6

Module 2: Exprimer la cause et la conséquence

2h

Unit 1: Exprimer la cause et la conséquence

2 study hours
  • •Identify the functional link between cause and consequence.
  • •Describe how to use locutions of cause in sentences.
  • •Discuss how to use locutions of consequence in sentences.
Week
7

Module 2: Exprimer la cause et la conséquence

2h

Unit 2: Rédiger une critique de film

2 study hours
  • •Analyze a film.
  • •Write a film critique.
  • •Give details on characters.
  • •Analyze pictures from a film.
  • •Summarize a film and express opinions.
Week
8

Module 2: Exprimer la cause et la conséquence

2h

Unit 3: Exprimer la négation

2 study hours
  • •Explain how to use the syntax of French negation.
  • •Discuss how to use adverbs 'ne' and 'non'.
  • •Identify the grammatical nature of 'ne'.
  • •Construct negative sentences lexically.
Week
9

Module 2: Exprimer la cause et la conséquence

2h

Unit 4: Faire un compte rendu de réunion

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the function of minutes taken during meetings.
  • •Present the content of minutes precisely and concisely.
  • •Explain how to take notes effectively.
Week
10

Module 2: Exprimer la cause et la conséquence

2h

Unit 5: Effectuer la transformation passive

2 study hours
  • •Explain how to transform active sentences into passive ones.
  • •Describe how to retain tense during transformations.
  • •Discuss how to align past participles.
  • •Identify Complement d'Objet Direct (COD).
Week
11

Module 3: La formation des mots

2h

Unit 1: La formation des mots

2 study hours
  • •Identify prefixes and suffixes.
  • •Describe how to add prefixes and suffixes.
  • •Identify the meaning and roles of suffixes and prefixes.
  • •Construct composed nouns.
Week
12

Module 3: La formation des mots

2h

Unit 2: La valeur objective ou subjective des mots

2 study hours
  • •Define objective words.
  • •Explain subjective words.
  • •Identify differences between objective and subjective words.
  • •Construct sentences with objective and subjective words.
Week
13

Module 3: La formation des mots

2h

Unit 3: Emploi des modalisateurs dans des énoncés

2 study hours
  • •Define 'modalisation'.
  • •Identify 'modalisateurs' in sentences.
  • •Classify connotative and denotative aspects.
  • •Categorize words according to grammatical categories.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all grammar rules covered in each unit, focusing on sentence structure and verb conjugations.

2

Practice writing short essays in French, applying the concepts learned in each module.

3

Create vocabulary flashcards for key terms and expressions, reviewing them regularly.

4

Analyze sample texts and dialogues, identifying examples of the grammatical concepts covered.

5

Focus on understanding the nuances of French culture and communication styles.

6

Dedicate specific study time each week to review and practice the material from that week's unit.

7

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 database concepts

8

Practice SQL queries from Units 7-9 weekly

9

Review all TMAs

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