Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand and integrate cultural similarities and differences (cultural and intercultural skills)
• Demonstrate real knowledge of the cultures of the studied languages
• Use lexicographical resources and reference materials to lead linguistic mediation activities individually or as part of a team (professional skills)
• Carry out, alone or in groups, activities or projects involving critical analysis
• Communicate results or conclusions of these activities or projects in an appropriate manner
• Conduct relevant research and report on it in a critical manner (cognitive skills)
• Assess the relevance and reliability of documentary sources used

Language Combination

Unité d’enseignement de la combinaison linguistique

Learning Outcomes of UE

Upon completion of the language courses of the second block, students will have a good command of the foreign language at the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
 
Students will be able to: - grasp the meaning of texts written in common language or related to their activities; understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters; - produce simple connected texts on topics that are familiar or of personal interest; write personal letters that describe personal experiences and impressions; - understand the main points of clear standard speech; understand the main points of radio news bulletins and simpler recorded material about familiar subjects delivered relatively slowly and clearly; - enter into conversation on familiar topics; - tell experiences and events, opinions and projects, tell a story or the plot of a book or a film and express their reactions.
They will also be able to - identify, put into perspective and describe important events considered to be part of the general (i.e. historical, geographical or socioeconomic) culture of a native speaker; - do relevant research on these topics; - give a comprehensive and coherent account of the way they tackled the problems encountered in their research.

Content of UE

Commented reading of factual and literary texts. Essay and report writing, creative writing, in a simple and functional language in good grammar with a good stock of common phrases and expressions.
Commented listening of audio(-visual) recordings. Production of utterances centred on description, narration and expression of personal opinions, in a simple and functional language, in familiar contexts and predictable situations. Students will become acquainted with the geographical, historical and socioeconomic context of the language they are studying.  They will have to do research and hand in personal assignments on questions related to these topics.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Oral Examination
• Written examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Details on Moodle

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Oral examination
• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Details on Moodle