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Skill Enhancement Course in Foreign Language – French

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Skill Enhancement Course in Foreign Language – French


Duration:

3 Months


Eligibility:

  1. Current students from Mizoram University and its Affiliated Colleges, pursuing Sem II/Sem III/ Sem IV.
  2. This course is also available for any Past Student/Alumni of Mizoram University and its Affiliated Colleges. They may apply for admissions with the below documentary proof

Documentary proof:

(Required for Past Students/Alumnus of Mizoram University and its Affiliated Colleges) Bonafide UG/PG certificate/ ID card/ Mizoram Statehood Registration Card.


Course Fee: INR 3000

50% discount for Mizoram University students only - Discounted Course Fee: INR 1500


Learning Outcomes:


After the completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Gain proficiency in French alphabets, articles, verb conjugations, negations, and interrogations.
  2. Develop the ability to conduct basic greetings, introduce oneself, and engage in everyday and formal conversations.
  3. Gain insights into French culture, history, including the French Revolution, and socio-cultural practices.
  4. Learn essential French vocabulary related to days, numbers, colors, professions, and everyday objects.
  5. Apply French in real-life contexts, including business communication, asking directions, and shopping.


Detailed Syllabus:


Unit I: Introduction to the Language The French and the Francophone: The Country and the Francophones, Grammar – The Alphabets, Definite Articles, Indefinite Articles, Days of the Week, Tour of Numbers – 1 – 50, Basic Greetings and Introduce Yourself; Glimpse of the Culture: France – A Country of Gourmands, Art, Literature and Fashion, Grammar - Subject Pronouns, ER Regular Verbs, The Prepositions, Months of the Year, Tour of Numbers – 51 -100, Basic Greetings - The Religious and Socio-Cultural Festivals.

Unit II – Let’s know the History French Revolution: French Revolution and Symbols of France, Grammar – IR Regular Verbs, Verbs – Avoir, Être, Venir, Aller, The Negation, The Fruits, The Vegetables, The Colours, Basic Conversation - French Words and Phrases; Let's Travel the Places: The Monuments, Grammar – RE Regular Verbs, The Interrogation, Adjectives Demonstratives, The Shops in France, Basic Conversation - At the Market.

Unit 3: Business Communication Entrance to the Formal World: Formal Talk on the table, Grammar – The Contracted Articles, Singular- Plural, Voici and Voilà, The Professions, Fill up your Profile, Day-to-Day Business Communication; I am a French Speaker: Basic Conversation - In the School, Ask directions, Grammar – Interrogative Words, Adjective Interrogatives, Adjective Possessives, The Seasons and the Weather, Formal and Informal Conversation.



Reference Books:


  1. Ollivier, E., & Beaulieu, K. (2017). Grammaire Française (6th ed.). Heinle Cengage Learning.
  2. Deux Mondes, T., & Scullen, M. E. (2019). Deux Mondes: A Communicative Approach (8th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
  3. Kramsch, C. (2014). Context and Culture in Language Teaching. Oxford University Press.
  4. Lefebvre, G. (2005). The French Revolution: From its Origins to 1799 (2nd ed.). Routledge.
  5. Hargreaves, A. G., & Miell, D. (2015). The Psychology of Learning and Motivation: Advances in Research and Theory (Vol. 63). Academic Press.