Understanding France - ONLINE (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

Having successfully completed the course, the student will
1) be familiar with the most important facts of French history, geography and institutions
2) have knowledge of French culture, society and lifestyle.
3) get to know the Francophonie and its importance in international relations
4) be familiar with French culture in a way that allows the student to be able to communicate effectively in French.

Execution methods

Contact teaching, 12h.
Independent work online (reading the material, completing the activities and writing tasks), 69h.

Accomplishment methods

Contact teaching, 12h. Discussions and questions.
Independent work online, 69h. Reading the material on Moodle, an active participation on the forum, completing activities and writing tasks for each unit.

Content

Units on Moodle covering various topics such as :
1) French history, geography and institutions
2) French culture, society and lifestyle
3) What is Francophonie

Teaching methods

The first meeting is in-person (to be decided with the students by poll sent by email).

The rest of the course is online and asynchronous (independent work).

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

1) Contact teaching, 12h : 80% attendance is required.
2) Independent work online : reading the material, completing the activities and writing tasks, be active on the forum.

Further information

A degree student attending the Lapland University of Applied Sciences can register free of charge for LUC studies offered by the University of Lapland, if the studies can be linked to their own degree. Enrollment takes place through the Applicant’s Desktop of the University of Lapland: https://hakeutuminen-lay.peppi4.lapit.csc.fi/web/hakijan-tyopoyta/. From the left hand menu, first select "Study selection" and then "LUC studies YO”, and you will see the entire offering. Choose the study unit in question and register.