French Language

Core Courses

The training lasts six semesters (three years) and includes several types of teaching:

1. Fundamental Teachings

• Linguistics and phonetics : Study of the structure of languages and their evolution.
• Grammar of the language of study : In-depth study of grammatical and syntactic rules.
• Written and oral comprehension and expression : Development of writing and oral skills.
• Literature and text analysis : Reading and critical analysis of literary works.
• Culture and civilization : Study of the historical and socio-cultural aspects of the countries concerned.

2. Methodological Lessons

• University work techniques : Acquisition of research and academic writing methods.
• Research methodology : Introduction to the tools and techniques of scientific research.
• Reading and analyzing texts : Development of critical reading strategies.

3. Specialized Teaching[1]

• Translation and Interpreting : Theories and Practices of Translation.
• Language teaching : Approaches and methods of teaching languages.
• Specialized languages : Study of specialized registers and discourses.

4. Cross-Curricular Lessons

• Foreign languages : English or French depending on the specialty.
• Entrepreneurship : Awareness of entrepreneurial skills.
• Educational technologies : Integration of digital tools into learning.

[1] In third year of degree

Advanced Topics

To deliver an effective undergraduate program, we adopt an integrated and multidimensional approach that considers both the theoretical and practical aspects of teaching French. This approach promotes interactive teaching and the use of educational technologies, drawing on a fundamental set of pedagogical methodologies:

 

1. The communicative approach

It emphasizes interaction rather than grammatical rules, thus encouraging the use of language in authentic situations. This approach aims to build student fluency and confidence through practical activities and dialogues.

 

2. The skills-based approach

It focuses on the development of the four fundamental language skills:

 

Listening comprehension: acquisition of strategies for understanding conversations, films and natural exchanges.

 

Oral expression: improving pronunciation, fluency and use of French in everyday contexts.

 

Written comprehension: development of skills in analysis, inference and critical reading of texts.

 

Written expression: learning structured writing and improving grammatical and syntactic rules.

3. The approach through discourse analysis and interaction in the classroom

It allows students to better understand the dynamics of exchanges between teachers and learners, by analyzing forms of expression and teaching methods through observation and study of teaching practices.

4. The project approach

It aims to strengthen the autonomy and critical thinking of students by engaging them in the implementation of educational projects: course design, development of didactic activities or analysis of teaching methods.

5. The integration of ICT and e-learning from L1

From the first year, students are introduced to Information and Communication Technologies for Education (ICTE) and e -learning in order to:

• Discover and use educational digital tools.
• Develop research and information management skills.
• Experiment with learning on platforms like Moodle .
• Promote interactive use of educational media (videos, online quizzes, forums, etc.).

6. The integration of educational technologies and digital literacy

This approach, particularly developed in L2 , consists of using digital tools in learning and training students in essential digital skills:

• Use of e-learning platforms like Moodle.
• Use of interactive videos, podcasts and language games.
• Development of digital content evaluation and production capabilities.
• Awareness of critical thinking when using online resources.
• Critical analysis and evaluation of online resources.
• Advanced use of digital tools for production and communication.
• Learning self-study methods online.
• Introduction to word processing and layout tools for academic use.

6. The psycholinguistic approach in language teaching

It focuses on the processes of learning a second language and the factors that influence it, studying in particular motivation, anxiety, learning strategies and inter-individual differences, in order to adapt teaching practices to the needs of learners.

7. The problem-solving approach

It prepares students to analyze and resolve issues related to teaching French, using methods such as case studies to examine the challenges encountered in teaching and propose appropriate solutions.