French 1

COURSE OBJECTIVE
The student is able to successfully handle uncomplicated oral and written tasks in a wide number of basic social situations;
The student is able to understand uncomplicated speech and texts about various topics;
The student can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need;
The student can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine
matters;
Preferably, the student has some basic knowledge of French speaking countries or settings, and is able to handle some intercultural
 ommunication skills.
The aimed CERF-level at the end of the course is A2.

COURSE CONTENT
Students learn to handle a variety of basic communicative tasks, including understanding spoken French, speaking French, reading texts
and writing short texts. Students will train sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Students learn essential verbs, nouns and cases while working to build vocabulary and learn the basics of French grammar and syntax. Students practice listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students will also be introduced to French culture through short texts from the internet, magazines and newspapers.

TEACHING METHODS
Seminars 

TYPE OF ASSESSMENT
Class participation (preparation/written assignments) 15%;
“Mid term” task assessment (reading/writing/listening/grammar) 25%;
Oral presentations 15%;
Portfolio 20%;
Final task assessment (reading/writing/listening/grammar) 25%

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A1 level profiency of French