CJVF401 French for Social Studies I

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
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 - 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 5 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 1/5, only registered: 0/5, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/5
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 of the social sciences and the humanities in general. 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 in his/her field 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.
Syllabus
  • Hot topics in the geopolitical and social fields
  • The European Union and its themes
  • Social and democratic issues (discrimination, racism, xenophobia, board polarization, etc.)
  • Diplomacy
  • Current political and social situation in France
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Le Nouvel Observateur http://tempsreel.nouvelobs.com/
  • Le Monde http://www.lemonde.fr/
  • Le Figaro http://www.lefigaro.fr/
  • LEROY-MIQUEL, Claire and Anne GOLIOT-LÉTÉ. Vocabulaire progressif du français : avec 375 exercices. 2e édition. [Paris]: CLE International, 2011, 207 stran. ISBN 9782090381283. info
  • LEROY-MIQUEL, Claire. Vocabulaire progressif du français : avec 250 exercices. [Clermont-Ferrand]: CLE International, 2007, 191 s. ISBN 9782090338768. info
  • BOULARES, Michèle and Jean-Louis FRÉROT. Grammaire progressive du français : avec 400 excercices. Paris: CLE International, 2001, 192 s. ISBN 2090338625. info
  • GRÉGOIRE, Maïa, Odile THIÉVENAZ and Elisabeth FRANCO. Grammaire progressive du français avec 500 exercices. Paris: CLE international, 1995, 255 s. ISBN 2090338547. info
Teaching methods
reading text analysis
discussions and debating
work in groups
autonomous work on grammar
Assessment methods
active participation in class activities
presentation of news
written summery of a short video
Language of instruction
French
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught each semester.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Spring 2018, Autumn 2018, Spring 2019, Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
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