Study Guide

Objective

- greet other people, introduce yourself, say goodbye and apologize
- tell and inquire about the latest news and how someone is doing
- provide basic information about people

Content

What kind of vocabulary do you need in everyday communication situations?
What are the French phonology and orthography like?
How do you use basic structures in everyday communication situations?
How do you communicate in the French-speaking culture?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

No previous knowledge needed. This is an assignment for beginners.

Objective

- greet other people, introduce yourself, say goodbye and apologize
- tell and inquire about the latest news and how someone is doing
- provide basic information about people

Content

What kind of vocabulary do you need in everyday communication situations?
What are the French phonology and orthography like?
How do you use basic structures in everyday communication situations?
How do you communicate in the French-speaking culture?

Materials

Online material available in Learn.

Teaching methods

Agreed with the lecturer.

Employer connections

Not applicable.

Exam schedules

Informed at the beginning of the course.

Student workload

81 hours

Further information

This is an online course and the language of instruction is English. There are scheduled meetings online on Thursdays at 14.30-16.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam(s) as agreed at the beginning of the course. Homework completed by the deadline.

Qualifications

No previous knowledge needed. This is an assignment for beginners.

Objective

- greet other people, introduce yourself, say goodbye and apologize
- tell and inquire about the latest news and how someone is doing
- provide basic information about people

Content

What kind of vocabulary do you need in everyday communication situations?
What are the French phonology and orthography like?
How do you use basic structures in everyday communication situations?
How do you communicate in the French-speaking culture?

Materials

Material prepared by the teacher in Learn.

Teaching methods

Weekly lessons, self-study and homework.

Employer connections

Not applicable.

Exam schedules

1 exam at the end of the study module. Homework to be returned by the deadline.

Student workload

81 hours of student work.

Content scheduling

Chapter one:
French alphabet, introductions, pronunciation.
Chapter two:
Telling about yourself (countries, nationalities), the verb "être" and regular -ar -verbs, articles, gender, pronunciation.
Chapter three:
Telling about your studies and language skills, negative sentences, numbers 0-20.
Chapter four:
Asking questions, more verbs, numbers 0-69.

Further information

Online lessons once a week in Teams on Thursdays at 14.30-16.00.
Recommended attendance.
This study module is meant for beginners. No prior knowledge needed.
Teacher: elina.halonen@xamk.fi.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Written tasks (pass - fail).
Written exam (1-5).

Qualifications

No previous knowledge needed. This is an assignment for beginners.

Objective

- greet other people, introduce yourself, say goodbye and apologize
- tell and inquire about the latest news and how someone is doing
- provide basic information about people

Content

What kind of vocabulary do you need in everyday communication situations?
What are the French phonology and orthography like?
How do you use basic structures in everyday communication situations?
How do you communicate in the French-speaking culture?

Materials

Material prepared by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Online lessons in Teams once a week according to the schedule.

Exam schedules

1 exam at the end of the study module.
Homework by the deadlines.

Student workload

3 credits equal 81 hours of student work.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Written exam (1-5)
Homework by the deadline (pass - fail)

Qualifications

No previous knowledge needed. This is an assignment for beginners.

Objective

- greet other people, introduce yourself, say goodbye and apologize
- tell and inquire about the latest news and how someone is doing
- provide basic information about people

Content

What kind of vocabulary do you need in everyday communication situations?
What are the French phonology and orthography like?
How do you use basic structures in everyday communication situations?
How do you communicate in the French-speaking culture?

Further information

paivi.korhonen@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

No previous knowledge needed. This is an assignment for beginners.

Objective

- greet other people, introduce yourself, say goodbye and apologize
- tell and inquire about the latest news and how someone is doing
- provide basic information about people

Content

What kind of vocabulary do you need in everyday communication situations?
What are the French phonology and orthography like?
How do you use basic structures in everyday communication situations?
How do you communicate in the French-speaking culture?

Further information

paivi.korhonen@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

No previous knowledge needed. This is an assignment for beginners.

Objective

- greet other people, introduce yourself, say goodbye and apologize
- tell and inquire about the latest news and how someone is doing
- provide basic information about people

Content

What kind of vocabulary do you need in everyday communication situations?
What are the French phonology and orthography like?
How do you use basic structures in everyday communication situations?
How do you communicate in the French-speaking culture?

Materials

Informed at the beginning of the course.

Teaching methods

Agreed with the lecturer.

Employer connections

Not applicable.

Exam schedules

Informed at the beginning of the course.

Student workload

81 hours

Further information

This is an online course and the language of instruction is English. There are scheduled meetings online on Thursdays at 14.30-16.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam(s) as agreed at the beginning of the course.

Qualifications

No previous knowledge needed. This is an assignment for beginners.