FRN309 - French - Level III

Subject Title
French - Level III

Subject Description
FRN309 represents an integrated and balanced approach to language acquisition through communicative interactions which allow students to enhance their listening, reading, spoken interaction, spoken production and writing skills according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. The course also uses the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) guidelines to test students' cultural awareness of French-speaking communities. This is the second of four courses and as a result, acquisition of the basic structures and vocabulary enabling students to communicate competently in a limited number of everyday and work-related situations is emphasized. Students are strongly urged and expected to converse in French, with required assistance.

Credit Status
One credit.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Listening:
Understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance. Catch the main point in short, clear simple messages and announcements.

2. Reading:
Read very short, simple texts. Find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, menus and timetables.

3. Spoken Interaction:
Communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. Handle very short social exchanges, but may not be able to maintain an extended conversation.

4. Spoken Production:
Use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms his/her family, other people, living conditions, educational background and present or most recent job, where applicable.

5. Writing:
Write short, simple notes and messages. Write a very simple, personal letter. Also, write a very simple and straightforward work-related message.

6. Cultural Competence:
Understand basic information pertaining to French-speaking communities worldwide.

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