CJVFST French for Study and Internship Abroad

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Daniela Veškrnová (lecturer)
Mgr. Ladislav Václavík, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Dana Plíšková (assistant)
Mgr. Martina Šindelářová Skupeňová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Daniela Veškrnová
Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Dana Plíšková
Supplier department: Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Timetable
Mon 12:00–13:40 L33
Prerequisites
This course is for intermediate students of French - level B1 of CEFR. (for more information http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/linguistic/cadre1_FR.asp)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/15, only registered: 0/15, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/15
Course objectives
The course objective is to deepen the language proficiency level B1-B1 + of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, particularly in the area of oral expression, correct and improve pronunciation and quality of spoken language and finally to enrich the vocabulary necessary for intercultural and study purposes. At the end of the course,student can reasonably fluently sustain a straightforward description of one of a variety of subjects within his/her field of interest, presenting it as a linear sequence of points. Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety of familiar subjects within his/her field of interest. Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward narrative or description as a linear sequence of points. Can develop an argument well enough to be followed without difficulty most of the time. Can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions, plans and actions. Can deliver short, rehearsed announcements on a topic pertinent to everyday occurrences which, despite possibly very foreign stress and intonation, are nevertheless clearly intelligible. Can give a prepared straightforward presentation on a familiar topic within his/her field which is clear enough to be followed without difficulty most of the time, and in which the main points are explained with reasonable precision. Can take follow up questions, but may have to ask for repetition if the speech was rapid. Can write straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within his field of interest, by linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence. Can summarise, report and give his/her opinion about accumulated factual information on familiar matters within his/her field with some confidence.
Learning outcomes
- read texts and documents connected with the Erasmus programme;
- analyse information necessary for a successful study stage abroad;
- write a CV;
- write a letter of motivation;
- use grammar structures typical of B1-B2 CEFR language level
Syllabus
  • Exchange programmes
  • Choosing a university
  • Presenting your study programme
  • Curriculum vitae, letter of motivation
  • Orientation in a foreign town
  • Practical life
  • Solving problems
Literature
    recommended literature
  • BLOOMFIELD, Anatole and Emmanuelle DAILL. DELF B2 : 200 activités : [nouveau diplôme]. [Paris]: CLE International, 2006, 157 s. ISBN 9782090352313. info
  • LARGER, Nicole and Reine MIMRAN. Vocabulaire expliqué du français. Niveau intermédiaire. Paris: CLE International, 2004, 288 s. ISBN 2090337192. info
  • POISSON-QUINTON, Sylvie, Reine MIMRAN and Michèle MAHÉO-LE COADIC. Grammaire expliquée du français : niveau intermédiaire : exercices. [Paris]: Cle International, 2003, 224 s. ISBN 2090337044. info
  • SIRÉJOLS, Évelyne. Grammaire : 450 nouveaux exercices. Edited by Dominique Renaud. Paris: CLE International, 2002, 191 s. ISBN 2090337419. info
  • BOULARES, Michèle and Jean-Louis FRÉROT. Grammaire progressive du français : avec 400 excercices. Paris: CLE International, 2001, 192 s. ISBN 2090338625. info
Teaching methods
Presentations prepared by students, discussions in class, reading assignments, grammar exercices.
Assessment methods
Class exercices, active participation in the class, credit test.
Language of instruction
French
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2019, recent)
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