CJVF001 French for Beginners I

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Ladislav Václavík, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Dana Plíšková (assistant)
Mgr. et Mgr. Petra Trávníková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Ladislav Václavík, Ph.D.
Language Centre Faculty of Social Studies Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Ladislav Václavík, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Language Centre Faculty of Social Studies Division – Language Centre
Timetable
Mon 10:00–11:40 U44
Prerequisites
The course is aimed at foreign undergraduate students wishing to acquire basic knowledge and skills in French through English.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The objective of the course is to build the knowledge of French at the A1-A2 level of Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). At the end of the course, the student will be able to understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment, time and places). He will also be able to read very short, simple texts, find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material. Also, the student will be able to communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities, to describe in simple terms the family and other people, living conditions, educational background and present or most recent job. Last but not least, he will be able to write short, simple notes and messages relating to matters in areas of immediate needs, as well as a very simple personal letter.
Learning outcomes
The student will be able to: - introduce her/himself and others;
- ask/provide personal information;
- count;
- communicate in class;
- meet other people and say goodbye;
- talk about her/his preferences;
- use time expressions;
- talk about her/his town;
- talk about her/his profession;
- characterise a person;
- talk about her/his daily habits;
Syllabus
  • week 1-2 introduction, verb "être", expressions (salut…), articles week 2-3 verbs "avoir, s’appeler", alphabet, numbers, articles week 3-4 introduce yourself, greetings, thanking, saying goodbye week 4-5 verbs "parler, venir, partir, aller", negation, countries, nationalities, week 5-6 prepositions (en France), starting/ending an email week 6-7 expressions with "c’est/ce sont", adjectives, prepositions (à+le), physical/moral characteristics, professions week 7-8 verbs "faire, connaître", questions (est-ce que), revisions week 8-9 verbs "préférer, se promener", months, days and time expressions, characterise a place; revisions, numbers 20-100 week 10-11 past tense (passé récent), future (futur proche), possessives (adjectifs possessifs), family week 12 verbs "pouvoir, devoir, vouloir", direct/indirect pronouns (COD/COI), making a phone call week 13 test de crédit
Literature
    required literature
  • Riehl, Laurence. Objectif Diplomatie 1 - Livre de l'élève / Nouvelle Edition, Paris: Hachette, 2017
    recommended literature
  • GRÉGOIRE, Maïa, Elisabeth FRANCO, Alina KOSTUCKI and Odile THIÉVENAZ. Grammaire progressive du français. avec 680 exercices. 3e édition. Paris: CLE International, 2013, 279 stran. ISBN 9782090381245. info
  • GRÉGOIRE, Maïa. Grammaire progressive du Français : corrigés. [Paris?]: CLE International, 2012, 79 stran. ISBN 9782090353600. info
  • GRÉGOIRE, Maïa and Gracia MERLO. Grammaire progressive du français : avec 400 activités. Paris: Cle International, 2005, 159 stran. ISBN 209033858X. info
  • GRÉGOIRE, Maïa and Odile THIÉVENAZ. Grammaire progressive du français : avec 600 exercices. Edited by Elisabeth Franco - Alina Kostucki. Nouv. éd. Paris: CLE International, 2003, 271 s. ISBN 2090338482. info
Teaching methods
class discussions, presentations, homework, reading, dictations, grammar and vocabulary exercises
Assessment methods
Quizlet word sets, learner log, credit test
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught each semester.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
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