Higher degree to teach French as a foreign language (FLE)

This course aims to present and discuss notions central in language teaching to then retrace the history of methodologies in French as a foreign language (by highlighting the communicative approach and the action-based perspective).

How can you develop the four abilities of listening, speaking, reading and writing in the learner? How do you teach grammar and vocabulary? How do you motivate the class? How do you create educational sheets? These are all questions which will be dealt with via critical analysis of FLE manuals and didactic activities

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General reflection on the idea of assessment in teaching/learning in FLE. How do you assess language expertise and knowledge?

Presentation of 6 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and different assessment tools: DELF/DALF, placement tests, portfolios, etc.

In order to better understand the issue of content, supports, instructions, marking grids and mark schemes, we will work on:

• Evaluating DELF/DALF type tests

the creation of certain assessment tests

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This class aims to show you the French phonological system and its current development, as well as the different phonetic correction methods. How do you correct? What do you correct? We will deal with different remediation approaches according to the type of errors obtained via contrastive analysis. Finally, we will cover the links which exist between pronunciation and the written convention of French.

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What place can multimedia play in the teaching and learning of a foreign language? How can you allow for language expertise and knowledge to be developed?

This class will take stock of the different usage contexts of the internet in class. It will then present the educational resources available online grouped by skills and objectives. We will see how to analyse and select these resources and how to present them to learners by creating a learning journey around a blog or a platform. We will also explore the potential of Web 2.0 in educational monitoring of the teacher and his/her activities in class.

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Presentation of structural analysis methods and morphosyntax applied to the specific case of French.

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1 – Teaching methods for literary texts.

2 – Analysis of writing in different literary texts to lead to the production of a text with a reading and writing outlook.

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This class’s main aim is preparing for the DALF C1 that students must have validated (or, at least sat) during the term.

From the analysis of written texts, we will work on expressing opinions and constructing an argument in written and spoken language.

This class also aims to provide language improvement elements. From the sentence to the text, the activities will be on the formation of a paragraph, the coherence of the text, enriching vocabulary and the quality and accuracy of expression.

Finally, this class will also prepare students in the specific technique of the summary required for the DALF C1.

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1 – Study of phonic, morphosyntactic and semantic relationships that words have between each other (homonyms, suffixes, synonymous, etc.)

2 – Semantic effects, comparisons, metaphors, set expressions and plays on words.

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This class aims to better understand the structure of the French language in order to be able to explain it in an educational situation. The approach is descriptive: reflection and linguistic analysis are implemented to understand the phenomenon observed, then formulate the rule which allows for it to be realised. This class deals with difficult grammatical points in the French language: articles, verb tenses, logical connections, etc.

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Class practises: observing classes with two different teachers. Preparing an educational session and running an activity.

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“It is not an actor who speaks, it is a speech which acts”. Michel de Ghelderode.

Drama as a means of expression is an approach to learning French as a foreign language as it combines both bodily and mental exertion, which encourages a deepening of the acquisition of language.

The aim of this workshop is to allow you to experience drama techniques which can be useful tools for the language classroom.

You will therefore gain experience and a file of activity sheets to lead a class whatever the audience (beginner to advanced level and young teenagers to adults). You will discover, share and create fun activities.

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This class links the history of French society with that of its cinematographic work. Depending on the term, this class will be organised chronologically or via themes.

This course will draw a parallel between the history of French society and that of its cinema. Depending on the semester, the course will be organized either chronologically or around a theme.

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This class will initially introduce the economic environment of Grenoble, then explain the foundations of general economic knowledge and give an overview of different economic thought. It allows you to understand the French, European and global economic news.

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