French 1 (A1.1 - A1.2) (5 cr)

Objective

On completion of the course the students can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment)
communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters
describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need

Content

Grammar, pronunciation, listening and reading comprehension, verbal expression, vocabulary.

Materials

Course book:
Martikainen Tiina, Lindgren Olli-Pekka, Lanoire Enguerrad 2017. C'est parfait 1. Otava. Helsinki. ISBN 978-951-1-30671-9

Teaching methods

Pair - and group work
Activating lectures
Independent study

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Will be informed at the beginning of the course

International connections

N/A

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply his/her knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student is able to analyze the business sector expertise and the development of his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment methods and criteria

2 exams (40 + 40%)
Participation in verbal pair- and group work and interactive lectures 20%