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 September 2024.

Location and time

This study unit begins on 4th September and ends on 20th November.
Virtual sessions over Zoom take place on 4th September according to the timetable agreed on in the first meeting at 4-6 pm.
Please refer to the Timetable Engine at https://lukkarit.laurea.fi/ for the schedule information. Laurea reserves the right to modify the timetable.

Learning materials and recommended literature

This study unit applies an interactive 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 Spoken and written final exam on the vocabulary, texts and exercises discussed during the course 50%
An attempt to raise the grade may be made for those parts of the course that are evaluated with a grade, but not for pair or group work.

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

Students do not demonstrate competence in vocabulary and comprehension tasks nor in oral and written communication.