3 ECTS credits
75 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 1021010AER for all students in the 2nd semester at a (A) Bachelor - preliminary level.

Semester
2nd semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Possible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Enrollment Requirements
Studenten die dit opleidingsonderdeel opnemen, moeten ingeschreven of geslaagd zijn op Français I. Neem indien dit niet het geval is contact op met de docent van dit opleidingsonderdeel. Studenten die ingeschreven zijn in een verkort programma kunnen dit opleidingsonderdeel zo opnemen.
Taught in
Faculty
Faculty of Languages & Humanities
Department
Linguistics and Literary Studies
Educational team
Thomas Hoelbeek (course titular)
Activities and contact hours

13 contact hours Lecture
13 contact hours Seminar, Exercises or Practicals
35 contact hours Independent or External Form of Study
Course Content

This part (2) of the course Proficiency intermediate French builds on the skills and knowledge trained in part One(1) . Particular emphasis is placed on training oral communication and written expression. The topics of the lessons are related to modern French language. Thereby explicit attention is paid to topical French issues and French culture:
- Revision of the basic grammar
- Revision of punctuation marks ; training of the written skills and spelling;
- oral exercises aiming at improving oral communication skills and  pronunciation.

Study of grammatical and lexical problems that present specific challenges to Dutch speakers (Fautes de français, Hatier– Difficultés …, Hanse).
Grammar exercises, listening exercises, speaking assignments, editing of written assignments at home or in the classroom.
Average of 1 hour of theory and 1 hour of exercises weekly.


 

Additional info

Supervision by appointment

additional educational material is available on the learning platform Canvas : handouts, exercises

Learning Outcomes

final competencies

The student has acquired a working knowledge of general vocabulary and can express himself fluently and accurately in French.
The final objective is to reach level B2 CEFR (Common European Framework), which means that the student can communicate in grammatically correct French: he can fluently and spontaneously take part in conversations in French and can express his view on complex topics.

The student can write clear and well-structured texts on various topics at level B2 CEFR.

Level B2 of the European common reference framework for languages.


 


 

Doelstellingen

The student has acquired an in-depth active knowledge of normative grammar and general vocabulary in the political and social fields and has the ability to speak French fluently and correctly.

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 100% of the final mark.

Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Written exam with a relative weight of 100 which comprises 100% of the final mark.

    Note: schriftelijk examen

Additional info regarding evaluation

None

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This course offer isn't part of a fixed set of graduation requirements. Hence, it is a free elective.