CJVF1B French for Academic Purposes I.

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2018
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. Martina Šindelářová Skupeňová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Ladislav Václavík, Ph.D.
Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Ladislav Václavík, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Timetable
Mon 12:00–13:40 L31
Prerequisites
((FAKULTA(FF))&&(TYP_STUDIA(B))&&(!OBOR(FJ))||(OBOR(MUSFF)))
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 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/15, only registered: 0/15, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/15
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.
Learning outcomes
- analyse texts from various scientific disciplines - discuss academic and current topics - write an academic text (summary) - deliver a presentation - use grammar structures corresponding to B1-B2 language levels
Syllabus
  • France – civilisation.
  • Francophone issues.
  • Literature.
  • Educational system in France.
  • Culture.
  • Arts.
  • Acronyms and abbreviations.
  • Stylistic language registers.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • BOULARES, Michèle and Jean-Louis FRÉROT. Grammaire progressive du français : avec 400 excercices. Paris: CLE International, 2001, 192 s. ISBN 2090338625. info
  • BLOOMFIELD, Anatole and Emmanuelle DAILL. DELF B2 : 200 activités : [nouveau diplôme]. [Paris]: CLE International, 2006, 157 s. ISBN 9782090352313. info
  • LARGER, Nicole and Reine MIMRAN. Vocabulaire expliqué du français. Niveau intermédiaire. Paris: CLE International, 2004, 288 s. ISBN 2090337192. info
  • SIRÉJOLS, Évelyne. Grammaire : 450 nouveaux exercices. Edited by Dominique Renaud. Paris: CLE International, 2002, 191 s. ISBN 2090337419. info
    not specified
  • 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
Presentations prepared by students, discussions in class, reading assignments, grammar exercices.
Assessment methods
Class exercices.
Language of instruction
French
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
General note: Do kurzu se mohou zapsat pouze studenti s dobrou znalostí francouzštiny (min. na úrovni B1).
Information on course enrolment limitations: Požadovaná znalost na úrovni B1 SERRJ. Znalost bude ověřena vstupním testem, jenž se bude psát na začátku semestru.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Spring 2007, Autumn 2007, Spring 2008, Autumn 2008, Spring 2009, Autumn 2009, Spring 2010, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2018, recent)
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