French for the Human and Social Sciences II

Code:

FLUP0978

Acronym:

FPCHS2

Instance: 2005/2006 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://web.letras.up.pt/patrick/
Responsible unit:	Department of Portuguese and Romance Studies
Institution Responsible:	Faculty of Arts

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
EPA	1	Official Study Plan - LEPA	2	2,5	5	-
			3
			4
EPE	0	Official Study Plan - LEPE	2	2,5	5	-
			3
			4
EPI	0	Official Study Plan - LEPI	2	2,5	5	-
			3
			4
EPO	1	Official Study Plan - LEPO	3	2,5	5	-
			4
FIL	8	Official Study Plan - LFIL	3	2,5	5	-
			4

Objectives

This subject is designed for non-specialized students with a basic level of French (A2/B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) the who would like to improve their knowledge of French especially for academic purposes. The overriding aim lies in the form in which students are supervised, attempting to provide them with tutorial supervision as much as possible, through the use of computers and semi-autonomous study. Thus, this shall enable to satisfy students’ individual needs more successfully in terms of acquiring the principle of autonomy in research, comprehension and expression.

Program

The programme for this subject (the same as for French for the Human and Social Sciences I in the 1st semester) will depend for the most part on the nature of the group of students enrolled. Classes shall engage in the analysis of documents in different formats (paper, audio, video, computer) and of different text types (expository, argumentative or demonstrative), as well as documents illustrating communication situations. The teaching methodology applied will basically involve practising communication skills. Classes will take place in rooms equipped with computers, making it easier to adapt the same programme to the individual needs of each student.

Main Bibliography

Documents and/or other bibliographical references will be made available on-line. No specific textbook will be used in this subject.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Communicational method and text reading.

Software

Software installed in the computers available at the faculty. Students are allowed to bring earphones or headphones to classes, if they have any.

Evaluation Type

Eligibility for exams

Students are required to attend at least 75% of classes.

Calculation formula of final grade

50% - written component;
50% - oral component.

Classification improvement

According to the Assessment Regulations in force.

Observations

For teaching and practical reasons, the number of students enrolled in this class will possibly be limited.

Language of instruction: Portuguese.