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Part 4. Practical Course of the French Language (Semester 6)

ОК.04

Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП

First

2018/2019

7 Semester

2

PLO 1. Communicate fluently on professional matters with specialists and non-specialists in the state language and French, both orally and in writing, and use them to ensure effective intercultural communication. PLO 8. Know and understand the language system, the general properties of literature as an art of the word, and the history of the French language and literature, and be able to apply this knowledge in professional activities. PLO 10. Know the norms of the standard language and be able to apply them in practical activities. PLO 12. Analyze linguistic units, determine their interaction, and characterize the linguistic phenomena and processes that underlie them. PLO 14. Use French, both orally and in writing, in various genres, styles, and registers (formal, informal, neutral) to accomplish communicative tasks in everyday, social, educational, professional, and academic contexts.

Full-time form

Before the start of the course in the sixth semester, students should have at least a B1+ level of French, developed in previous semesters. They must demonstrate strong oral and written skills, the ability to express ideas clearly and logically, confident use of complex grammar, and a broad vocabulary for working with authentic academic, journalistic, and professional texts. Students should be able to analyze linguistic and translation phenomena, interpret texts of various styles, and apply translation strategies considering context and pragmatics. They are also expected to show skills in independent analytical work, critical thinking, participation in discussions, preparation of presentations and projects, adherence to academic integrity, and effective use of academic and digital resources.

Within the course (2 ECTS credits, 60 hours), a combination of practical classes (40 hours) and students’ independent work (50 hours) is предусмотрено. Practical classes focus on developing language skills in all types of activities (speaking, listening, reading, writing), systematic work on lexical and grammatical material, and the development of phonetic skills and communicative competence. Students complete individual and group tasks (language exercises, dialogues, role plays, projects), work with authentic texts and audiovisual materials, and engage in extended independent study using educational and digital resources. Teaching methods include communicative and interactive approaches, practice-oriented learning, the explanatory-illustrative method, problem-based learning, elements of project-based learning, and the use of multimedia and digital tools. The course is aimed at the intensive development of linguistic, communicative, and sociocultural competences.

The course combines practical classes with students’ independent work. Practical classes focus on developing language skills in all areas (speaking, listening, reading, writing), practicing lexical and grammatical material, and improving phonetic skills and communicative competence. Students complete individual and group tasks (language exercises, dialogues, role plays, mini-projects), work with authentic texts and audiovisual materials, and engage in independent study using learning resources. Teaching methods include communicative and interactive approaches, practice-oriented learning, the explanatory-illustrative method, problem-based learning, and the use of digital resources and multimedia tools. The course aims to develop students’ linguistic, communicative, and sociocultural competences.

During the semester, practical classes are conducted, during which assessment is carried out according to the types of tasks and forms of control. The course concludes with a final exam. The final semester grade is based on the points earned through continuous assessment and the exam. The maximum distribution is as follows: 60 points (60%) for continuous assessment and 40 points (40%) for the exam. If a student scores less than 24 points on the exam (i.e., 60% of the 40 exam points), the exam result is not added to the semester score, regardless of the points earned during the semester. In this case, only the semester score is recorded as the final grade. Grading scale: Excellent — 90–100 Good — 75–89 Satisfactory — 60–74 Unsatisfactory — 0–59

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