French 1 (B-KUL-HBA30C)
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Aims
French is essential in the Belgian business world. Therefore, French 1 aims at practical knowledge of French. Students study some important grammatical structures in depth and expand vocabulary. Active and interactive exercises improve the students'' writing and speaking skills.
In this course, the following key objectives are (partially or fully) realized:
- As far as the foreign languages are concerned, knows the general vocabulary, specific (business) economic vocabulary and grammar and uses all this accurately in written and oral communication.
The position of the course in the framework of the learning objectives of the programme can be found under the section “Objectives” of the “Bachelor of Business Administration (Brussels).
Previous knowledge
No prerequisites as such, but some previous knowledge is recommended. If not, the student should understand that this course is the start of an intensive course lasting three years. The student will be asked a serious effort and an important progression, which goes beyond the study charge expected for a 3-credit course.
VERY IMPORTANT TO KNOW: Students with French as a mother tongue, students who graduated in a French speaking country and students who graduated in the secondary education in Belgium cannot choose French 1 with these 52 contact hours.
Identical courses
This course is identical to the following courses:
HBH26A : Frans 1
HLH13A : Frans 1 (No longer offered this academic year)
Y00920 : Frans 1
HBA31C : French 1 (advanced)
HBH93E : Inleidend Frans 1 (No longer offered this academic year)
Is included in these courses of study
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Brussels) 180 ects.
- Bachelor of Business Administration: Double Degree Kedge (outgoing) (Brussels et al) 240 ects.
- Bachelor of Business Engineering (Brussels et al) 180 ects.
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Economics and Business (Brussels)
- Bachelor of Business Administration: Double Degree Galway (outgoing) (Brussels et al) 240 ects.
Activities
3 ects. French 1 (B-KUL-HBH30c)
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Content
1) Starting French I (course book)
(Some topics might be added or removed.)
Unité 1
greeting people; using courtesy phrases
phrases voici, voilà; about tu and vous
Unité 2
introducing oneself; introducing other persons
telling about yourself, your nationality, your mother tongue and so on
gender of nouns; the indefinite article un, une
conjugation of être, s’appeler and verbs of the first group
Unité 3
describing your family; telling about other persons
expressing possession; counting from 1 to 20
the definite article; the possessive adjectives mon, ton, son
conjugation of être and avoir and verbs of the first group: present tense
Unité 4
some more courtesy phrases; counting up to 1000 and more
the possessive adjectives notre, votre, leur; gender and plural
present tense of aller, faire, savoir, devoir, prendre, venir
Unité 5
expressing likes and dislikes; vocabulary to do with food; basic shopping language
the phrases il faut and il y a; the articles du, de la, des
conjugation of dire, pouvoir, vouloir and verbs ending in -endre
Unité 6
finding one’s way; expressing the near future, using imperatives
the contracted articles; the demonstrative adjectives
conjugation of the verbs connaitre, conduire, courir and voir, plus suivre and vivre.
Unité 7
talking about daily routine; telling the time; talking about plans
expressions of quantity and negation; the imperative forms
conjugation of the verbs finir, boire and mettre
Unité 8
more about daily routine; asking questions; months and seasons
ways to ask questions
conjugation of the verbs dormir, partir, sentir, servir, sortir
2) Supplementary exercises (on Toledo)
Course material
https://webapps.odisee.be/Ancor/SSM/Pages/BekijkSSM.aspx?OID=20592
Language of instruction: more information
The instruction language is French. Some explanations will be given in English.
Format: more information
Students practice by holding short conversations with the lecturer and fellow students.
Students are expected to prepare exercises and to participate actively during the classes.
Evaluation
Evaluation: French 1 (B-KUL-H74462)
Explanation
Written exam (12/20) during the examination period
- This exam consists mainly of verb forms, fill-in and translation exercises (grammar and vocabulary).
Oral assessment (8/20) during the last weeks of the semester
- The contents of the oral assessment will be published on Toledo.
Information about retaking exams
Second exam opportunity
The evaluation methods during the first and second exam opportunities are identical as far as the "written exam" is concerned. There is no resit for the "oral assessment".