Advanced French IV, French Language & Composition II
Overview
- In-depth review of grammatical structures.
- Study of vocabulary and stylistic nuances.
- Culture through the works of Francophone writers.
Class activities may include: practice of syntactic and lexical structures, discussion of readings and audio-visual materials, written work and oral presentations.
Conversation practice in small groups with a Native Language Assistant.
Written Evaluations 60%
(May include, but not limited to, writing and reading exercises, chapter tests, paragraph writing, written homework, preparation, final written exam)
Oral Evaluations 40%
(May include, but not limited to, oral tests, oral presentations, listening comprehension, conversation lab, attendance, preparation, class participation, final oral exam)
Total 100%
No single evaluation will be worth more than 20%.
The student will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in French at the advanced level in:
- Reading comprehension of complex, unedited, literary and non-literary writings, including complete works.
- Oral expression: defending a point of view, discussing abstract topics.
- Written expression: summaries, narratives, descriptions, expressing an opinion.
Literary and nonfiction texts to be selected by the instructor, e.g., short novels, drama and/or an anthology, such as:
Bette Hirsch et Chantal Thompson, Moments littéraires. An Anthology for Intermediate French. Heinle. Jean Anouilh, Antigone. La Table Ronde.
And an advanced-level grammar textbook such as:
Jacqueline Ollivier et Martin Beaudoin, Grammaire française. Groupe Modulo. or Christian Abbadie, et al. L’expression française écrite et orale. Presses universitaires de Grenoble.
Requisites
Course Guidelines
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Course Transfers
These are for current course guidelines only. For a full list of archived courses please see https://www.bctransferguide.ca
Institution | Transfer Details for MODL 4402 |
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College of the Rockies (COTR) | COTR FREN 2XX (3) |
Langara College (LANG) | LANG ARTS 2XXX (3) |
Simon Fraser University (SFU) | SFU FREN 2XX (3) |
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) | TRU FREN 2210 (3) |
Trinity Western University (TWU) | TWU FREN 122 (3) |
University of British Columbia - Vancouver (UBCV) | UBCV FREN 2nd (3) |
University of Northern BC (UNBC) | UNBC HUMN 2XX (3) |
University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) | UFV FREN 1XX (3) |
Vancouver Island University (VIU) | VIU FRCH 2nd (3) |