Understanding France (3 cr)
Code: XRAN0008V24-3002
General information
- Enrollment
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03.12.2025 - 12.01.2026
Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
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12.01.2026 - 30.04.2026
The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Unit
- Language Centre
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 5 - 30
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
Self-study course.
First meeting in-person. The date and time will be decided by poll with the students before the course starts.
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.