CJVF402 French for Social Studies II

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Kateřina Sedláčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Dana Plíšková (assistant)
Mgr. et Mgr. Petra Trávníková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Kateřina Sedláčková, Ph.D.
Language Centre Faculty of Social Studies Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Kateřina Sedláčková, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Language Centre Faculty of Social Studies Division – Language Centre
Timetable
Wed 12:00–13:40 U44
Prerequisites
((FAKULTA(FSS)&&TYP_STUDIA(MN))||(OBOR(MUSFSS)))
This course is for upper-intermediate students. Previous knowledge is required.
The course is intended as a one-semester or as a follow-up to CJVF401. Priority will be given to students coming from the CJVF401 course.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 3 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/3, only registered: 0/3, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/3
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to achieve the B2 level (based on the Common European Framework of Reference) of French language competence. Students should understand the main ideas of relatively complex text on both concrete and academic/professional topics, including discussions in their field of specialisation; can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party; can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of academic/professional subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Listening: can understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar; can understand most media news and current affairs programmes.
Reading: can read academic/professional texts without great difficulty; can read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt a particular stance or viewpoint.
Spoken interaction: can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible; can take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining their views.
Written interaction: can write formal and informal letters, emails, applications and cover letters.
Spoken production: can present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of academic/professional subjects related to their field of study and interest; can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Written production: can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to their field of study and interest; can write a short academic text, summary, and resume passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view.
Grammar accuracy: shows a relatively high degree of grammatical control; does not make errors which cause misunderstanding, and can correct most of their mistakes; can also use some complex sentence forms.
Grammar and language fluency: can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo; although they can be hesitant as they search for patterns and expressions, there are few noticeably long pauses.
Coherence: can use a limited number of cohesive devices to link their utterances into clear, coherent discourse, though there may be some short pauses in a long contribution.
Syllabus
  • The thematic axis of the course is based on the social sciences, the concrete themes will be set according to the preferences and needs of the participants of the course.
  • Language, academic and other skills to be developed:
  • essay writing
  • professionals emails writing
  • notes taking
  • reasonning
  • argumentation (arguments and examples)
  • oral presentation techniques
Literature
  • DUBOST, Matthieu and Catherine TURQUE. Améliorer son expression écrite et orale toutes les clés : les fiches pour acquérir les bons réflexes : plus de 500 exercices corrigés pour s'entraîner! Paris: Ellipses, 2014, 213 stran. ISBN 9782729883959. info
  • GUYOT-CLÉMENT, Christine. Apprendre la langue de l'argumentation : du texte à la dissertation. Paris: Belin, 2012, 239 stran. ISBN 9782701158914. info
  • LARGER, Nicole and Reine MIMRAN. Vocabulaire expliqué du français : niveau intermédiaire : exercices. Niveau intermédiaire. [Paris]: CLE International, 2004, 192 stran. ISBN 2090337214. 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
Teaching methods
discussions and debating
reading text analysis
work in groups
Peer-review and feedback giving
autonomous work on grammar
Assessment methods
The course is evaluated by portfolio assessment consisting of formative feedback of the assignements done during the semester, among others academic presentation and essay.
Language of instruction
French
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Spring 2018, Autumn 2018, Spring 2019, Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
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