Key words
French II, IWETO-code: H360 Foreign Language Education and H460 French Language and Literature.
Objectives
Making students acquainted with job-related terminology; trying to reduce the initial resistance to express oneself in French.
Continuous paying attention to the French language system.
Topics
- Study of texts and video recordings concerning pollution of water and air, processing of waste and other environment-minded subject matters.
- Practising of job-related vocabulary, based on authentic documents
- Formulating and orally summarising
- Repeating of some structural bottlenecks: use of tenses and moods, direct object, use of prepositions, …
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the general vocabulary and grammatical structures that were given in the first year (see course French of the first year).
Effort and perseverance are necessary to make progress.
Final Objectives
Knowledge
General:- Communication (see topics: formulating and orally summarising discussed and new subject matter concerning the environment)
Job-related (specific):- Have sufficient knowledge of the technical terminology, in French (see topics: pollution of water and air, processing of waste, …)
- Written and oral knowledge of French (see topics: structural problems)
Skills
General:- Having thorough command of a second language and third language: ability to apply the seen content
Job-related (specific):- Ability to consult and unravel environment technology and legal professional literature and ability to consult non-native foreign sources
Attitudes
Job-related (specific):
Materials used
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Syllabus, drawn up by the lecturer; syllabus on Dokeos.
Pamphlets and authentic materials, for instance from the Flemish Society of Environment (brought by the lecturer).
Latest articles from magazines and newspapers (library, e-bib).
Study costs
Syllabus of 50 pages + 15 copies at the unit price determined under Hogeschool rules
Study guidance
- Classical and individual feedback of exercises and assignments
- Oral recapitulation with individual feedback
- Course on Dokeos with a panel discussion for questions
Teaching Methods
Question-and-answer, guided exercises, seminar
Assessment
- First exam session: 100% oral exam
- Second exam session: 100% oral exam
Students only enrolled for taking the exams:- first exam session: 100% oral exam
- Second exam session: 100% oral exam
Lecturer(s)
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