French V

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Objectives

By the end of the semester, students should have attained the level B1.2, set by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, which implies:

Reading and speaking:

To strengthen the phonetic contents covered in French IV, as a way to attain fluency correctly pronounce French words. Students should be able to engage in a conversation, express their opinions on different subjects and comment complex situations or events. They should also be able to understand a complex oral statement and synthesise it, without reproducing it.

Reading and writing

Students should be able to understand a complex text, both grammatically and in terms of vocabulary and comment on it or synthesise it, without reproducing it. They should also be autonomous in the way they express themselves, have a large range of vocabulary, being able to tell a set of events, express their opinions, using the grammar structures previously taught.

Program

Phonetic contents

The sounds of the French language, accent marks (cont.).

The liaison (cont.)

Grammar contents

Complex sentence grammar (cont.)

Expressing time flow and tense articulation in a médium sized sentence.

Expressing logical relations: subordination structure.

Relative complex pronouns.

The shift between simple/compound tenses.

Thematic contents

The subjects which most interest the students will be treated, as well as those coming from recent international events, and those which take place in France or in French speaking countries.

Teaching Methodologies

1. Written comprehension exercises;

2. Grammar exercises;

3. Writing exercises;

4. Listening and speaking exercises, through simulated situations;

5. Listening activities, from authentic documents.

Bibliography

Um bom dicionário de Francês. Aconselha-se o Petit Robert ou o Petit Larousse illustré.
Uma gramática. Aconselha-se : Grammaire Larousse du français contemporain ou G. Mauger, Grammaire pratique du français d’aujourd’hui, Hachette.

Code

0103011

ECTS Credits

6

Classes

  • Teóricas - 30 hours
  • Teórico-Práticas - 30 hours