Course code Valo1022

Credit points 3

French Language II

Total Hours in Course81

Number of hours for seminars and practical classes32

Independent study hours49

Date of course confirmation04.03.2015

Responsible UnitLanguage Centre

Course developer

author

Anna Jurčenko

Mg. philol.

Prior knowledge

Valo1021, French Language I

Course abstract

The aim of the study course is to develop French communication skills of the students so that they are able to speak and understand simple monologues on work and everyday topics, to make dialogues and to write informal letters. The interactive language learning method is used, all four language skills (listening, reading, speaking, writing) are developed, the vocabulary learning is based on social and personal issues simultaneously providing knowledge of grammar and pronunciation. The language proficiency level corresponds to A2 (CEFR).

Learning outcomes and their assessment

• Knowledge – linguistic knowledge according to Level A2; vocabulary knowledge consisting of high frequency words and phrases concerning specific situations, including job interviews and working situations. Grammatical constructions, the tenses of the verb.
• Skills – students are able to use knowledge and communication skills, which include reading, speaking, listening and writing skills according to the level of language.
• Competence – students have the French language proficiency level relevant to A2 (CERF). Linguistic competence is sufficient, to understand and use expressions and phrases that are used in everyday and working context, to respond to simple questions. Sociolinguistic competence is sufficient to choose and use the right words to express one's opinion, criticism, congratulations, advice.

Compulsory reading

1. Capelle G., Menand R. Le Nuveau Taxi! 2 Méthode de Français. France: Hachette Fle, 2009. 144 p. ISBN 2011555515
2. Capelle G., Menand R. Le Nuveau Taxi! 2 Méthode de Français. Cahier d'exercises. France: Hachette Fle, 2009. 144 p. ISBN 2011555523
3. Berthet A. Alter Ego, A2. France: Hachette Fle, 2006. 192 p. ISBN 2011558123
4. Berthet A. Alter Ego, A2, Cahier d'activies. France: Hachette Fle, 2006. 126 p. ISBN 2011554438

Further reading

1. Berthet A., Tauzin B. Affaires a suivre Cahier d'exercices. France: Hachette Livre, 2002. 112 p. ISBN 2011551753
2. Žī I., Cimmermane N. Franču valoda pēdējā brīdī (ar vārdnīcu). Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2004. 156 lpp. ISBN 9984363368
3. Lemuāna K. Katru dienu 15 minūtes: franču valoda. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2006. 160 lpp. ISBN 9984374084

Periodicals and other sources

1. French weekly news magazine "Le Piont" [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 09.02.2015.]. Pieejams: http://www.lepoint.fr/ ISSN 0242-6005
2. Mounthly science magazine "La Recherche" [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 09.02.2015.]. Pieejams: http://www.larecherche.fr/ ISSN 0029-5671.