The course is included in these curricula and study modules

Level/category

Extension studies

Teaching language

Swedish

Type of course

Optional

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

2

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

The aim of the course is to acquaint the
student with French pronunciation, basic French
grammar and vocabulary. The aim of the course
is furthermore to give the student some
knowledge of French culture and customs and the
French speaking countries.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is
expected to be able to
-master some of the basic principles of French
pronunciation.
-ask simple questions.
-answer simple questions about himself/herself
and his/her family.
- form simple declarative sentences in the
present tense both orally and in writing.
-understand the main points of spoken French
(=slowly spoken) when the topics are familiar.

Course contents

The basics of French grammar, vocabulary and
pronunciation. Everyday situations, The French
society.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

None.

Previous course names

2010 French 1.

Additional information

Attendance is compulsory.

Recommended or required reading

Material distributed by the lecturer and
Martikainen, Mäkelä: Parfait!1. Helsinki: Otava,
2011. Texts 1-5.
ISBN: 978-951-1-22182-1.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 30 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 15 hours
  • Small-group work - 5 hours
  • Individual studies - 55 hours
  • - 28 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 133 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 133 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Demonstrations and proficiency exams

Assessment requirements

The course grade is based on:
Written exam: 35%
Oral test: 35%
Participation: 20%
Assignments and coursework:10%

Teacher

Back-Seemer Susanna

Examiner

Back-Seemer Susanna

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Assessment methods

  • 2018-10-15 - Exams
  • 2018-10-17 - Demonstrations and presentations

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