Year
2017
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 1-hour seminar weekly
Prerequisites
9 units of FREN topics
Assumed knowledge
Introductory to intermediate French language
Topic description
In this first semester topic, students will consider issues relating to French history, culture and society as illustrated in a selection of authentic written, aural and/or visual texts.
Educational aims
This topic aims to:

  • introduce students to past and contemporary cultural and societal issues

  • introduce students to basic textual analysis

  • enhance communicative competence through participation in activities involving group or pair interaction

  • expose students to independent and collaborative learning and to language learning skill development
Expected learning outcomes
On completing this topic, students will be able to:

  • communicate in speech and writing on a range of topics related to French history, culture and society

  • read, discuss and critique a variety of authentic texts