French: Reading Comprehension (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

Having successfully completed the course the student will be able to
1. read and understand various type of texts in French including texts related to their field of study
2. know the different types of texts and their characteristics
3. acquire knowledge of strategies of reading comprehension
4. achieve the level B1 of the CEFR (the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Accomplishment methods

Pair and small group work and contact teaching (36h).

Student’s individual or small group work, including homework assignments, preparatory work for the classes, online exercises and activities.
Final exam (written).
Regular attendance and active participation in exercises are also required to complete the course.
It is allowed to miss a maximum of 2 classes. Extra work will be necessary to make up for any missed class.

Content

In this course you will develop your reading comprehension skills in order to read various texts in French such as press articles, persuasive texts and fictional texts. Through those various type of texts you will acquire vocabulary and reading strategies to be used when reading a demanding text.

Materials

Teacher’s own materials.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

1) active participation in class (attendance min. 80%)

2) completion of homework assignments.

Qualifications

Level A2 of the CEFR (the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages),
e.g. the basic courses XRAN0001 to XRAN0004 offered by the Language Centre.

Further information

If you miss the first class session and have not discussed your absence with the teacher, your place can be given to the first person on the waiting list.
Remember to cancel your registration if you will not be taking the course.