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This unit is a continuation of FRNC2621. It provides further insights into contemporary French culture and will lead to simple discussions on French cultural issues and current affairs.
The course is based on a communicative approach. Students develop reading and writing skills through the study of a variety of texts. They also develop speaking skills in a range of contexts through role-plays and debates on various topics. A range of contemporary issues are studied through documents from varied media such as Le Nouvel Observateur, L’Express, Le Monde or Francoscopie, as well as advertisements and recorded interviews. Topics include globalisation, biotechnology, language learning, self-image, solidarity, migrations and regional languages.
Students should become more autonomous in their language learning and develop their ability in the language. They should also extend their understanding of French contemporary issues and develop their analytical and critical skills.
Lectures, Tutorials
Two written assignments in French (equivalent to 2000 words in English), one written class test in French (equivalent to 1500 words in English), two oral tests in French (equivalent to 1000 words in English).
Two course booklets to be purchased from the University Copy Centre
FRNC2621, FRNC3105 or equivalent
FRNC3106
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