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2021/2022 BA-BBLFO1021U Area Studies 1 - French: State, identities and cultures
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| Area Studies 1 - French: State, identities and cultures |
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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 |
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Study Board for BSc and MSc in Business, Language and Culture,
BSc
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| Last updated on 31-05-2021 | |
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At the end of the course students should be able
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The exam in the subject consists of two parts:
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The first semester of Area Studies in French is built on two dimensions: Content and Language
The content dimension of French 1 provides a
basic historical, geographical, political and cultural introduction
to the French-speaking countries & regions, their identities,
political cultures, economies and institutions as well as their
international relations.
The topics, concepts and perspectives raised during the course will help develop the student's cultural sensitivity and understanding of viewpoints, narratives and institutions that are specific to the language area.
Topics dealt with during the course include: why and how French is spoken by approx. 300 million people across five continents today; the characteristics and formation of contemporary francophone States and identities (global, national, regional and postcolonial); the international and economic relations characterizing the francophone space .
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 using phrases needed in order to make presentations and participate actively in class discussions.
Integration The course integrates with the parallel course Cultural Analysis for Business and lays the foundation of the second semester area studies course in French - that focuses on markets, institutions and the interplay between globalization and local/specific francophone contexts. |
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| All teaching will take place in French and all reading will also be in French. The course integrates content and language learning so that the foreign language is used to acquire content combined with language instruction. A combination of lectures, class discussions, student presentations and exercises will develop the students’ knowledge and ability to analyze, understand and explain current political, cultural and social processes in the chosen region. The course takes a blended approach to learning integrating online and face-to-face activities. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 short
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. Students are further offered the
opportunity for individual feedback based on 2 voluntary 3 pages
written home assignments.
The lecturers will also be available for one-on-one dialogues during breaks and following each class session or via online meetings as agreed with the student. |
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This course will run for the first time in the Autumn 2021. |
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To be announced on Canvas |
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