Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- learn the basic structures and vocabulary of the language
- communicate in the target language in fairly simple situations
- write simple, targeted messages
- recognise typical cultural characteristics of the areas where the language is spoken

Teaching methods

This study unit is an online basic French course for both Finnish and English language speakers who have reached the A1 level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) scale. You can test your level e.g. here:
https://francaisfacile.rfi.fr/fr/tester-son-niveau/

The link to the workspace on Canvas platform and Zoom sessions will be sent to the participants in August 2023.
You will need a virtual library card from the French Institute of Finland to access the online material used in the course:
http://www.france.fi/en/library/

Location and time

This study unit begins on 6th September and ends on 22nd November.
Virtual sessions over Zoom take place on Wednesday evenings according to the timetable agreed on in the first meeting at 4 pm.

Learning materials and recommended literature

This study unit applies the interactive Lingua Attack Method, whose pedagogical approach immerses you in a foreign language the way it’s actually spoken in everyday life. This method will enable you to develop your language skills with video- and audio-based exercises, and furthermore, games will enable optimal retention of learned items. The level assessment tests evaluate your proficiency according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

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Important dates

Due dates for assignments will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Forms of internationality

The knowledge gained during the course can be applied in companies and organisations operating globally.

Students workload

A Participation in e-learning at least 75% and spoken language learning assignments (28h)
B Written language learning and e-learning assignments (52h)
C Advanced learning assignments (55h)

Further information for students

French is a very important language globally, and French is not geographically limited to France, but is spoken worldwide.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

1 Active participation in e-learning and discussions on Canvas 20%
2 Advanced learning tasks 30%
3 Final exam on the vocabulary, texts and exercises discussed during the course 50%