2019/2020
BA-BBLFO1001U French Studies 1
| English Title |
| French Studies 1 |
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| Language |
French |
| Course ECTS |
7.5 ECTS |
| Type |
Mandatory |
| Level |
Bachelor |
| Duration |
One Semester |
| Start time of the course |
Autumn |
| Timetable |
Course schedule will be posted at
calendar.cbs.dk |
| Study board |
Study Board for BSc and MSc in Business, Language and Culture,
BSc
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| Course
coordinator |
- Kim Kryger - Department of Management, Society and
Communication (MSC)
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| Main academic
disciplines |
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| Teaching
methods |
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Last updated on
25-06-2019
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| Learning objectives |
- Identify factual information about their chosen language area
taught during the course,
- Identify rules governing grammar in their chosen
language
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| Examination |
The exam in the subject consists of two parts:
| French Studies
1 Multiple-choice Test: | | Sub exam weight | 50% | | Examination form | Written sit-in exam on CBS'
computers | | Individual or group exam | Individual exam | | The duration of the exam is 2 hours in total (1
hour per sub exam). | | Assignment type | Multiple choice | | Duration | 2 hours | | Grading scale | 7-point grading scale | | Examiner(s) | One internal examiner | | Exam period | Winter | | Aids | Closed book: no aids
However, at all
written sit-in exams the student has access to the basic IT
application package (Microsoft Office (minus Excel), digital pen
and paper, 7-zip file manager, Adobe Acrobat, Texlive, VLC player,
Windows Media Player), and the student is allowed to bring simple
writing and drawing utensils (non-digital). PLEASE NOTE: Students
are not allowed to communicate with others during the
exam. | | Make-up exam/re-exam | Same examination form as the ordinary exam If the number of registered candidates for the make-up
examination/re-take examination warrants that it may most
appropriately be held as an oral examination, the programme office
will inform the students that the make-up examination/re-take
examination will be held as an oral examination
instead. |
| French Studies
1 Grammer Test: | | Sub exam weight | 50% | | Examination form | Written sit-in exam on CBS'
computers | | Individual or group exam | Individual exam | | The duration of the exam is 2 hours in total (1
hour per sub exam). | | Assignment type | Written assignment | | Duration | 2 hours | | Grading scale | 7-point grading scale | | Examiner(s) | One internal examiner | | Exam period | Winter | | Aids | Closed book: no aids
However, at all
written sit-in exams the student has access to the basic IT
application package (Microsoft Office (minus Excel), digital pen
and paper, 7-zip file manager, Adobe Acrobat, Texlive, VLC player,
Windows Media Player), and the student is allowed to bring simple
writing and drawing utensils (non-digital). PLEASE NOTE: Students
are not allowed to communicate with others during the
exam. | | Make-up exam/re-exam | Same examination form as the ordinary exam If the number of registered candidates for the make-up
examination/re-take examination warrants that it may most
appropriately be held as an oral examination, the programme office
will inform the students that the make-up examination/re-take
examination will be held as an oral examination
instead. |
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| Course content, structure and pedagogical
approach |
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The course is built up around two dimensions – content and
language. The content dimension provides a general introduction to
the modern French-speaking parts of the world. The course broadly
follows the thematic organisation of the parallel Globalisation
Studies lecture series and draws on the addressed theories and
concepts. These conceptual approaches are presented in conjunction
with perspectives and concepts rooted in the specific language
area, so that students develop an understanding of different
theoretical traditions, and enhance their nationally specific
knowledge as well as their cultural sensitivity.
The course presents a basic historical and geographical
introduction to French-speaking areas with a view to illustrating
the diversity and commonalities of societies sharing a common use
of French in the global world of today. The 1st part of the course
presents factual information on French-speaking countries as well
as their cooperation within Europe and the Francophonie;
while the 2nd part of the course explores cases illustrating
interactions between the global and local contexts as they are
expressed in selected Francophone countries. What links these cases
is that they either exemplify how societal contexts contribute in
shaping local understandings of global developments or how global
developments and debate influence local understandings and
developments.
The language dimension is aimed at improving the students’ basic
grammar skills, pronunciation and fluency as well as and their
reading and oral comprehension. Emphasis will also be placed on
learning and exercising phrases needed in order to make
presentations and participate in class discussions.
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| Description of the teaching methods |
| All teaching will take place in French and all
reading will also be in French. A combination of lectures, class
discussions and student presentations will develop students’
knowledge and ability to analyse and understand current cultural
and social processes in the chosen region. |
| Feedback during the teaching period |
The principal way for students to receive
feedback on their readings and work for this course (Content and
Language dimensions) is through active participation in classes.
Classes will incorporate regular tests and interactive exercises
(MCTs, problem solving, student presentations) as well as written
assignments allowing students to measure their learning progress
continuously and prepare for their final exam. Students are
therefore expected to attend all classes and to come prepared and
ready to participate actively.
The lecturers will also strive to be readily available for
one-to-one dialogues during breaks and following each class
session.
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| Student workload |
| Lectures |
46 hours |
| Exam |
2 hours |
| Preparation |
158 hours |
| Total |
206 hours |
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| Expected literature |
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To be announced on Canvas
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Last updated on
25-06-2019
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