For students to acquire a competency in communication in the French language and an understanding of French society and culture so that they may express themselves, write directly, and express comprehension when communicating with French speakers.
- Four areas of language competency will be covered – oral and written comprehension, oral and written communication – but emphasis will be placed on oral competency, therein integrating pragmatic, socio-cultural and strategic proficiencies according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
- The lesson plans for this class will be communicative and action-oriented. As the approach will be centered on students engaging in communicative tasks, there will be flexibility in the choice and duration of the class activities.
The course program will therefore be adapted to best fit the linguistic needs of each level. The topics covered may vary depending on local, national or international news and the time of year.
The course is not a lecture and its success depends greatly on student participation. Class attendance is strongly recommended. In the case of an absence, the student is invited to make up the work done in class and any homework given during the student’s absence. Documents from class will be available on a digital workspace.
- Resources and training materials : authentic documents, articles, photos, songs, videos, playful material from the publisher or made by the teacher and written or audio documents from manuals, methods or sites.