Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand language of instruction and foreign languages (language skills)
• Communicate easily and adequately, in both selected foreign languages, at a minimum level of B2 in line with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
• Understand and integrate cultural similarities and differences (cultural and intercultural skills)
• Demonstrate real knowledge of the cultures of the studied languages
• Identify cultural differences and talk about them
• Be familiar with codes and conventions of other cultures for the sake of interpersonal relationships
• Develop knowledge in various fields, in particular those aimed at by translation activities
• Use everyday technology (technological skills)
• Use standard office software tools and editorial assistance effectively
• Use lexicographical resources and reference materials to lead linguistic mediation activities individually or as part of a team (professional skills)
• Use printed or electronic dictionaries and reference materials appropriately
• 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)
• Conduct targeted and reasoned documentary research in both the core language and the foreign languages studied
• Assess the relevance and reliability of documentary sources used
• Give a critique of the studied literature

Language Combination

Unité d’enseignement de la combinaison linguistique

Learning Outcomes of UE

Upon completion of the language courses of the third module, students will have a good command of the foreign language at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. At the end of this learning activity, students will be able to:
- identify, place and describe significant cultural events as a native speaker would (literature, Fine Arts, political, economic and social organisation, judicial system, etc.);
- carry out competent and accurate research on these subjects;
- report on their methodology and research. - understand texts in which the writers adopt particular stances or viewpoints as well as contemporary fiction works; follow complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar; understand current affairs programmes and films in standard dialect;
- interact with native speakers;
- produce clear, detailed texts on a wide range of familiar subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Familiarization with culture and literature.
Presentation of the organisation of the political, judicial and social systems, as well as of important social activities (education, media, etc.).
Personal work and research. Critical analysis of genuine audio-visual documents and varied texts.
Oral and written exercises.
Emphasis on interaction with native speakers and on intercultural skills (preparation for linguistic immersion during the 2nd term).

Prior Experience

Not applicable