The Chinese University of Hong Kong

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages
2nd Term 2009-10
Course code & title:
Language of instruction:
Time
FRENCH LANGUAGE: ADVANCED 2
FRE 3210 A - B - C
Units: 3
French / English
Class
FRE3210A
Classroom
No of weeks
Teacher
M 6 / W 7-8
SHB 504/ NAH 9
13/14
Mme Catherine Kunégel
FRE3210B
T 3-4 / H 6
LSB G34/LSB C5
13/14
Mme Catherine Kunégel
FRE3210C
W 1-3
LSB C5
14
Mme Irina Sharkova
Course description:
Advanced language course which is the continuation of FRE3110. Training in the four skills of the language will continue
with emphasis on expression proficiency. Selected topics on various aspects of life in France will be examined.
Learning outcomes:
Students will review all the tenses studied so far (structure and use). They will also learn how to organize efficiently
their speech, describe places and people, present a project, report a speech, information and news, and take stock of
their life.
Assessment method:
Attendance[1]
5%
60%
Continuous assessment [2]
Final examination [3]
35%
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Total
100%
Notes:
[1]
You are required arrive on time.
You are required to attend at least 75% of the class. Treat 75% attendance as the minimum, not the maximum.
The success of your own learning will highly depend on your attendance.
Should you miss more than 25% of the class, you will automatically fail the course.
If you are unable to attend, get informed about what content and homework you missed and make it up yourself.
[2]
2 listening comprehension:15%; 3 short assignments:15%; 2 forums:10% and oral expression:20%
[3]
Final test includes: Grammar items, Reading comprehension & Written expression.
Course materials:
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Textbook: Méthode de français Taxi 2, Ed. Hachette, Français Langue étrangère.
Exercises book: Cahier d’exercices Taxi 2
Elearning platform: http: moodle.cuhk.edu.hk
Readings & references:
Recommended materials:
• A desk-size bilingual dictionary, such as Collins-Robert senior or Larousse
(pocket-size dictionaries are not recommended).
• Please see the list of websites available in the platform http: moodle.cuhk.edu.hk
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Course syllabus: The course will cover the following 8 lessons of the textbook TAXI 2: lessons 1 – 3, 21, 22, 25, 33 and 30
Lesson
Speech acts
Grammar
Leçon 27
Questions de valeur
- expressing and qualifying one’s
feelings
Leçon 1
Parisiens, qui êtes vous ?
- introducing one’s neighborhood
- talking about other people s
life
Leçon 2
Elle est où la différence ?
- describing people
- talking about style and fashion
- revision of the subjonctive present
- expressions using subjunctive and
infinitive
- relative pronouns :qui / que
- demonstrative pronouns : celui-ci,
celle-ci
- adjectives : place and agreement
- demonstrative pronouns : celui qui, celui
que
Leçon 3
Une minute pour un
projet
- introducing and presenting a
project
- talking about one’s dreams and
objectives
Leçon 21
Heureux, qui comme
Ulysse…
- telling a story using past tense
- talking about a trip, past
experience…
- passé compose (revision)
- passé compose “avoir”: ageement of the
past participle
Leçon 25
Réussir sa vie
- report a speech, questions, and
answers
- taking stock of one s life
- indirect speech / present tense
- report news and information
- talking about one s feeling
- indirect speech / past tense
- talking about facts, incidents
- organizing one s speech
- avant de + infinitif présent
- après + infinitif passé
Leçon 33
Du rire aux larmes
Leçon 30
Devine d’où je t’appelle !
- conditionnel présent (révision)
- interrogative pronoun : lequel, laquelle
Schedule (Subject to changes):
FRE 1110
Week 1
Jan. 11-15
Week 2
Jan. 18-22
Week 3
Jan. 25-29
Week 4
Feb. 1-5
Week 5
Feb. 8-12
Week 6
Feb. 15-19
Week 7
Feb. 22-26
Week 8
Mar. 1-5
Week 9
Mar 8-12
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Mar 15-19
Mar 22-26
Mar29-Apr 2
Week 13
Apr 5-9
Week 14
Week 15
Apr 12-16
Apr 19-23
Public Holidays
Assignments
Forum 1 (for week 6 )
Assignment 1 (for week 7))
Course content
Revision
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Lessons 27,1,2,3
Lunar New Year Vacation (15-19 Feb)
LISTENING 1
Forum 2 (for week 11)
Assignment 2 (for week 10)
Easter holiday: Fri 2
Easter holiday: Mon 5
Ching Ming holiday: Tue 6
LISTENING 2
Lessons21,25,33,30
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Revision
Assignment 3 (for week 14 )
ORAL EXAM by 2 (binômes)
CENTRALIZED EXAMINATION: FINAL TEST (DATE TO BE CONFIRMED BY THE RGS)
For further information, please contact:
Full-time teacher
Mme Catherine Kunégel
(course coordinator)
Mme Irina Sharkova
French Programme
General Office
Telephone
26097910
Email
[email protected]
Office
Rm G11A, Fung King Hey Building
26097698
[email protected]
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[email protected]
Rm G16 , Fung King Hey Building
2609 7110
G8 B, Fung King Hey Building
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Continuous Assessment
Listening comprehension (15%)
All through the term, listening is a frequent exercise during classes.
There will be 2 tests marked and graded.
Assignment (15%)
3 short essays per term, due exactly one week later. Details are given by the teacher in class
Correction in class of the most commonly made mistakes
Forum(10%)
Reading/Writing practice on Moodle, subject and deadline are given by the teacher.
2 subjects per term. Each student is expected to take part 3 times in each discussion (each discussion is held on a period
of 2 weeks).
Oral examination (20%)
2 students, 5-10 minutes preparation and 5 minutes performance in front of the teacher. Textbook, notebook and notes
are not allowed during presentation.
Attention is drawn to University policy and regulations on honesty in academic work, and to the disciplinary guidelines and procedures applicable to
breaches of such policy and regulations. Details may be found at h t t p : / / w w w. c u h k . e d u . h k / p o l i c y / a c a d e m i c h o n e s t y / . With each
assignment, students will be required to submit a statement that they are aware of these policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures.
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