Advanced Studies In French Language Structure Iii
- Arts
- 400 level
- 2 credit units
- 187 pages
- 14 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 20 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 FRE421, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
FRE421 · UNIT 1 S’EXCUSER PAR ECRIT
The assessment of this course is divided into two main parts. The first parts are the tutor-marked assignments and the second part is a final, written examination. The assignments must be submitted to your tutor for assessment and it will count for 30% of your total course mark.
What you should be able to do
- Construct simple and complex sentences combining lexical and grammatical components.
- Construct sentences with semantic value.
- Indicate concomitant relations between event and adverbial expressions.
- Discover by deduction the function of grammar forms.
- Discover and put into practice linguistic aspects required to master linguistic situations.
- Define and analyze language content and the socio-cultural situation in oral and written expression and comprehension.
- Construct meaningful sentences based on topics and contexts relevant to communicative needs.
What it prepares you for
- Translator
- Interpreter
- French Teacher
- International Business Professional
- Diplomat
- Education
- Translation Services
- International Business
- Diplomacy
- Tourism
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Exprimer la cause et la conséquence
Unit 3: Exprimer la négation
Understanding the nuances of French negation requires careful attention to the placement of 'ne...pas' and other negative structures.
- Module 3: La formation des mots
Unit 1: La formation des mots
The extensive list of prefixes and suffixes, along with their subtle differences in meaning, can be challenging to memorize and apply correctly.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: S'excuser par écrit
Unit 1: S'excuser par écrit · 2 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 2Module 1: S'excuser par écrit
Unit 2: Raconter un événement passé · 2 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 3Module 1: S'excuser par écrit
Unit 3: Employer les indicateurs de temps dans un récit · 2 hours
Learn to use temporal expressions adequately.. Indicate different moments of events.. Relate moments to events.. Analyze temporal indicators and identify their functions..
- Week 4Module 1: S'excuser par écrit
Unit 4: Utiliser les reprises de noms dans un recit · 2 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 5Module 1: S'excuser par écrit
Unit 5: Analyser un document publicitaire · 2 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 6Module 2: Exprimer la cause et la conséquence
Unit 1: Exprimer la cause et la conséquence · 2 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 7Module 2: Exprimer la cause et la conséquence
Unit 2: Rédiger une critique de film · 2 hours
Analyze a film.. Write a film critique.. Give details on characters.. Analyze pictures from a film.. Summarize a film and express opinions..
- Week 8Module 2: Exprimer la cause et la conséquence
Unit 3: Exprimer la négation · 2 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 9Module 2: Exprimer la cause et la conséquence
Unit 4: Faire un compte rendu de réunion · 2 hours
Discuss the function of minutes taken during meetings.. Present the content of minutes precisely and concisely.. Explain how to take notes effectively..
- Week 10Module 2: Exprimer la cause et la conséquence
Unit 5: Effectuer la transformation passive · 2 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 11Module 3: La formation des mots
Unit 1: La formation des mots · 2 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 12Module 3: La formation des mots
Unit 2: La valeur objective ou subjective des mots · 2 hours
Define objective words.. Explain subjective words.. Identify differences between objective and subjective words.. Construct sentences with objective and subjective words..
- Week 13Module 3: La formation des mots
Unit 3: Emploi des modalisateurs dans des énoncés · 2 hours
Define 'modalisation'.. Identify 'modalisateurs' in sentences.. Classify connotative and denotative aspects.. Categorize words according to grammatical categories..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all grammar rules covered in each unit, focusing on sentence structure and verb conjugations.
- Practice writing short essays in French, applying the concepts learned in each module.
- Create vocabulary flashcards for key terms and expressions, reviewing them regularly.
- Analyze sample texts and dialogues, identifying examples of the grammatical concepts covered.
- Focus on understanding the nuances of French culture and communication styles.
- Dedicate specific study time each week to review and practice the material from that week's unit.
- Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 database concepts
- Practice SQL queries from Units 7-9 weekly
- Review all TMAs
Questions students ask about this course
What is FRE421 about?
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.
How many units does FRE421 have?
FRE421, Advanced Studies In French Language Structure Iii, has 14 units across 3 modules, over 187 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is FRE421?
FRE421 carries 2 credit units, at 400 level in Arts.
Is FRE421 hard?
FRE421 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 FRE421 take to study?
About 20 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is FRE421 assessed?
FRE421 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with FRE421?
Translator, Interpreter, French Teacher, International Business Professional and Diplomat.