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Institute of French Language

Studies Handbook

2016-2017

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ummary

Welcoming words …………………………………………………………………………… p.3

Institute of French Language …………………………………………………….............. p.3

Administrative registration …………………………………………………………………. p.4

Staff members information ………………………………………………………………… p.5

2016/2017 academic calendar …………………………………………………………... p.6

Courses …………………………………………………………………………………………

• Diplôme universitaire d’études françaises –A1 consolidation (DUEF A1)

• Diplôme universitaire d’études françaises –A2 level (DUEF A2)

• Diplôme universitaire d’études françaises –B1 level (DUEF B1)

• Diplôme universitaire d’études françaises –B2 level (DUEF B2)

• Diplôme universitaire d’études françaises –C1 level (DUEF C1)

• Diplôme universitaire d’études françaises –C2 level (DUEF C2)

New technologies tutoring …………………………………………………………………

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Options ……………………………………………………………………………………….. p.27

Workshops …………………………………………………………………………………….. p.29

Learning assessments ……………………………………………………………………… p.30

Facilities and activities on campus ………………………………………………… p.32

University restaurants ………………………………………………………………………... p.33

Wireless access points ……………………………………………………………………… p.33

Campus map ………………………………………………………………………………… p.35

Useful addresses ……………………………………………………………………………... p.36

Bookshops …………………………………………………………………………………….. p.36

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elcoming words

All the team of the French Institute (IDF – Institut de français) is glad to welcome you at

the University of Orleans. We hope that you will feel all right in your new French environment and also that

you will progress quickly in assimilating our language. We are here to help you to.

The Institute is addressed to different public and has 3 main missions: • Help yourself to improve your knowledge of French language and culture thanks to general

French courses, • Help yourself to attend or to pass the university studies corresponding to your specialty and to

your level of studies, • Establish officially your French language level thanks national exams (TCF, DELF /DALF).

You can rely on the teachers and on the administrative staff members who are working for you. But do

not forget the golden rules for a good learning of the French language:

1- attending and taking part to the courses and to the other activities proposed. You will profit of a

number of compulsory courses, but you will also be able to attend optional courses, workshops,

cultural excursions.

2- a regular, deep and personal investment in doing your homeworks. You are the main actor of your success.

3- an immersion in the country. You have the opportunity to be welcome in the heart of a real university campus; these are the best conditions to meet other students, chat (in French!) with them or share some activities.

Finally, the IDF is an exchange place where many people came from all over the world to meet and help

each other: everyone has got his/her place while respecting others. So, good work and enjoy your

university semester!

nstitute of French Language (IDF) The Institute of French Language (IDF) is a common department of the University of Orleans created in July 2007. Its mission is to participate and

collaborate on the international policy of the Orleans University through several courses of French as a Foreign Language (“F.L.E”) taught to a non-francophone or

allophone foreigner public. In 2008, the Institute has been accredited with the label “Qualité Français Langue Etrangère” (Quality of French as a Foreign Language) delivered by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of

Culture and Communication.

The students benefit from the various University facilities, including the multimedia lab and the university libraries, which will facilitate their personal work, along with the athletic facilities and university restaurants.

The French Institute allows students to live among French students and to participate to the campus associative and cultural life which will make your stay in the Orleans University really pleasant and convenient.

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The IDF is also an accredited center where to take national French language knowledge examinations.

Name Level Public Validity Date

TCF - DAP From A1

to C2

- Students wishing to enroll themselves in

1st of Bachelor in a French University.

Test valid for

2 years

February

2017

TCF From A1

to C2

- Students wishing to enroll themselves in

2nd and 3rd year of Bachelor or in 1st year

of Master in a French University.

- Anyone who wishes to justify its French

language level.

Test valid for

2 years

March

2017

DELF A2 , B1

and B2

- All publics

- Adults in university or professional

situation

Unlimited

duration May 2017

DALF C1

- All publics

- Adults in university or professional

situation

Unlimited

duration May 2017

dministrative registration

You will not be able to get your student card until your registration is not definitive. At your arrival, the IDF

administrative staff will distribute you a form to complete to which one you will have to add:

What do you need for your registration ?

� A’ Level original Diploma or its equivalent with its official and certified translation in French

� Your Identity Card and a copy of your Passport, a valid student Visa or your OFPRA card (and not

the receipt) for political refugees

� 2 valid photographs ID

� Means of payment: cash or cheques in Euros made out to “l’Agent Comptable de l’Université

d’Orléans” to cover the tuition fees

� A copy of your Civil Liability Insurance

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taff members information

DIRECTION

Director: Jean-Louis ROUGÉ (room 222) @: [email protected]

Deputy-Director: Catherine BRUMELOT (room 020-2) @: [email protected]

Teacher liaison: Dominique BRUNOT (room 020-2) @: [email protected]

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Administrative Manager: Angélique DUVAL (room 020-1) @: [email protected]

Administrative Officers (room 026-2)

- Schooling services: Nadine HEBEL @: [email protected]

- Support courses/Specific program: Anne-Claire MAUNY @: [email protected]

TEACHING STAFF

Room 20-2: Catherine BRUMELOT @: [email protected] Dominique BRUNOT @: [email protected]

Room 26-1: Sylwia DE STAMPA @: [email protected]

Sophie MARTINET @: [email protected]

Patricia PETITDEMANGE @:[email protected]

Louise SYLVAIN @: [email protected]

Room 26-3: Ralida FERRAS @: [email protected]

Agnès PUECH @: [email protected]

Room 26-4 : Michel DURAND @: [email protected]

Véronique GUESBAYA @: [email protected]

Room 219: Sonia MARTEAU : [email protected]

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016-2017 Calendar

Semester 1 (from September to December)

Semester 2 (from January to May)

PLACEMENT TEST 5 January 2017 COMPULSORY For all new students INTEGRATION DAYS 9 and 12 January 2017

MEETING WITH

PROFESSORS 13 January 2017

COMPULSORY for all the students

CLASSES BEGIN 16 January 2017

CLASSES END 5 May 2017

HOLIDAYS

13 to 24 February 2017

(Winter holidays)

17 to 21 April 2017

(Spring holidays)

2PLACEMENT TEST 5 September 2016 COMPULSORY

for all new students INTEGRATION DAYS 6 to 8 September 2016

MEETING WITH

PROFESSORS 9 September 2016

COMPULSORY for all the students

CLASSES BEGIN 12 Septembre 2016

CLASSES END 16 December 2016

HOLIDAYS

27 October to 2nd November

2016 (All Saint holidays)

19 December to 3rd January 2017

(Christmas holidays)

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ourses The level of the courses offered at the Institute of French (IDF) is determined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

General presentation At the start of the academic year (or the start of the term), students sit an initial assessment test. This test determines the course level at which the student will start. The IDF offers six courses corresponding to the six CEFR levels1. These term-long courses are validated by diplomas known as DUEF (Diplômes Universitaires d’Etudes Françaises), in line with the framework drawn

up by ADCUEFE, the professional association governing most university centres offering French as a Foreign Language (FLE) to foreign students, of which the University of Orléans is a member. These diplomas are therefore recognised by most French universities as certification of the language level required to enrol in their courses. They may be awarded at the end of each term based on successful performance in the examination (continuous assessment + final assessment).

If the student is not successful in these examinations, he/she may continue the same course in the next term. Each term consists of 12 weeks of lessons.

Diploma Number of hours per term Number of hours per week

DUEF A1 228 19

DUEF A2* 240 20

DUEF B1* 234 19.5

DUEF B2** 228 19

DUEF C1** 228 19

DUEF C2** 228 19

* Choice of one option: The French-speaking world / History of art and literature / Language games

** Choice of two options: The French-speaking world / History of art and literature / Business French / Preparation for university studies / Introduction to legal and economic studies

Each course consists of 19-20 hours of lessons per week, divided into termly Teaching Units (TU), covering

reading comprehension, listening comprehension, writing and speaking skills. These skills are acquired

through the study of French language, culture and civilisation.

The teaching provided at IDF also enables preparation for the DELF and DALF tests, the official national

French language diplomas for foreigners, awarded by the French Ministry of National Education.

1 The range of DUEF A1, C1 and C2 courses offered is dependent on there being a sufficient number of students assessed at these levels following the test at the start of term, or following the examinations at the end of the first term.

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Diplôme Universitaire d’Etudes Françaises A1 (DUEF A1)

The level required to enrol at the IDF is level A1 of the CEFR.

However, the test at the start of the term and the oral interview accompanying it sometimes indicate that level A1 has not yet been reached. In this case, some students will require additional training, after

which they can take the DUEF A1.

DUEF A1 is an introductory course in French. It teaches the basic linguistic tools and elementary language skills that will enable students to engage in very simple oral interactions, understand everyday written information and know how to give information about themselves and their everyday life in writing.

Learning objectives by skill

Listening comprehension

Reading comprehension

Speaking Writing

Understand words or very short documents on familiar topics of everyday life.

Understand announcements and simple, clear messages.

Understand familiar words, simple phrases (announcements, advertisements,

posters, brochures).

Find practical information in common documents (menus, timetables, catalogues, maps).

Understand very short and simple personal letters.

Use simple words and expressions to present and describe one's life.

Ask simple questions on

familiar topics and be able to respond to similar questions.

Communicate simply with assistance and rephrasing.

Fill in an information form.

Write a postcard.

Write a short letter of

invitation, thanks, apology or information.

Weekly lesson timetable for DUEF A1:

• General French: 6 hours • Spoken French: 3 hours • Written French: 3 hours • Grammar: 3 hours • Phonetics: 2 hours • Civilisation: 1 hour • New technologies tutoring: 1 hour

Assessment

Continuous assessment Final assessment

Coefficient 2

General French / Grammar / Spoken French

100%

Written French/ Reading comprehension/Listening

comprehension

30% 70%

Coefficient 1 Phonetics / Civilisation 100%

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Courses presentation

CODE DUEF A1-1

COURSE GENERAL FRENCH

NUMBER OF HOURS 72 hours

NUMBER OF EXAMINATIONS 4 as continuous assessment

COURSE SYLLABUS The course will follow a teaching method (Mobile, Alter Ego+ etc.) which will enable the student to:

� make systematic progress in learning the French language. � learn to express themselves in French, to be able to exchange

information and take action. Other resources will be used to complement the method. The topics will relate to everyday life: making contact, surroundings and environment, food, leisure etc.

CODE DUEF A1-2

COURSE SPOKEN FRENCH


NUMBER OF EXAMINATIONS Listening : 2 as continuous assessment, 1 as final test / Production : 2 as continuous assessment

COURSE SYLLABUS Listening comprehension. Listen to very short documents on everyday topics.

Oral production Creating short dialogues and role plays to ask and answer questions on familiar topics. The suggested activities include: � introducing yourself, finding out about others; � describing yourself, describing someone else, a place, object or

animal; � replying to an advertisement by telephone (accommodation,

work etc.); � going to the cinema, bank, hairdresser, doctor's; � accepting/refusing an invitation.

CODE DUEF A1-3

COURSE WRITTEN FRENCH


NUMBER OF EXAMINATIONS Comprehension : 2 as continuous assessment, 1 as final test Written work : 2 as continuous assessment, 1 as final test

COURSE SYLLABUS Reading comprehension Students will be capable of understanding very short texts and will be able to: � follow simple instructions; � follow directions relating to time and space; � read for information.

Written work Using simple, separate phrases, students will learn to: � introduce themselves or introduce someone else; � speak about their country and town; � describe an object, or where they live; � give information or ask for information;

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� offer, accept or refuse an invitation.

CODE DUEF A1-4

COURSE GRAMMAR



COURSE SYLLABUS • Masculine/feminine; • Singular/plural; • The verbs être, avoir, faire, aller and the 1st group verbs in the present

(présent), present perfect (passé composé), near future (futur proche) and imperative (impératif) (including the most useful reflexive verbs);

• Negation, affirmation, interrogation (familiar phrases); • The definite, indefinite and partitive articles (+ expression of the

quantity); • Comparisons; • Possessive adjectives; • Stressed personal pronouns;

• Presentation words (c’est, voilà).

CODE DUEF A1-5

COURSE PHONETICS



COURSE SYLLABUS This course offers varied activities for working on the sounds of French: phonemes (articulation points, pronunciation and the corresponding transcriptions) and prosody (rhythm, accentuation, intonation, sequences and liaisons).

In levels A1 and A2 the characteristics of oral French will be studied in detail: � rhythm and intonation; � unpronounced letters; � continuity (liaison, elision); � the specific sounds of French.

CODE DUEF A1-6

COURSE CIVILISATION



COURSE SYLLABUS History: Some important characters from the history of France.

Geography: Introduction to mainland France: regions, départements and major cities.

Civic education: The symbols of France.

The symbols of the Republic.

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Diplôme Universitaire d’Etudes Françaises A2 (DUEF A2)

In DUEF A2, students will learn how to make social contact in French, how to participate in simple conversations on familiar subjects and speak about their preferences, activities, leisure and experiences.

They will become familiar with different types of informative writing and will be capable of briefly recounting some of their life events in writing.

They will gradually become capable of understanding key information in a TV news programme, with the aid of visual supports.




Speaking Writing

Identify the subject of

an ordinary discussion, spoken slowly and clearly enunciated.

Understand important words and expressions

related to areas of immediate priority.

Understand and extract information from short recorded passages on a

common topic.

Understand short texts

on practical subjects, written using very common vocabulary.

Understand the relevant information in

most simply written texts.

Understand a simple, short personal letter.

Use simple words and

phrases to describe their lifestyle and daily activities, introduce people, describe familiar objects, speak

about their preferences.

Express feelings and justify them in a simple way.

Give a very short

presentation on a topic related to everyday life.

Write a series of

simple expressions and phrases connected by simple connectives.

Write a short

description of an event, activity or experience.

Write a simple, short note or message concerning

immediate necessities.

Weekly lesson timetable for DUEF A2:

• General French: 6 hours • Spoken French: 3 hours • Written French: 3 hours • Grammar: 3 hours • Phonetics: 2 hours • Civilisation: 1 hour • New technologies tutoring: 1 hour • Option: 1 hour

Assessment


Coefficient 2

Written French/

Reading comprehension/


30% 70%

Grammar / Spoken French 100%

Coefficient 1.5 General French 100%

Coefficient 1 Phonetics / Civilisation 100%

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Coefficient 0.5 Option 100%

Courses presentation CODE DUEF A2-1




COURSE SYLLABUS The course will follow a teaching method (Mobile, Alter Ego+, etc.) which will enable the student to:

� make systematic progress in learning the French language; � learn to express themselves in French, to be able to exchange

information and take action. Other resources will be used to complement the method. The topics will relate to everyday life: living in the city, the world of work, social relationships, parties and outings etc.

CODE DUEF A2-2




COURSE SYLLABUS Listening comprehension. The work will be based on audio documents from different teaching methods, plus authentic audiovisual media (extracts of films, songs etc.). The topics will be varied and will depend on current affairs, the teacher's choice and students' requests.

Oral production This course will help acquire the necessary linguistic resources for performing various oral activities in class: short presentations, role-play dialogues, describing experiences etc. The activities will be guided or semi-guided and carried out in small or large groups. The objective is to be able to re-use this knowledge in everyday conversations.

CODE DUEF A2-3



NUMBER OF EXAMINATIONS Comprehension : 2 as continuous assessment, 1 as final test

Written work : 2 as continuous assessment, 1 as final test

COURSE SYLLABUS Reading comprehension The exercises offered are designed to help acquire vocabulary and reading strategies in order to identify important information in practical documents or short press articles.

Written work The main activities are as follows: � writing short accounts in the present and past, describing places,

people and activities; � expressing an opinion, agreeing or disagreeing, expressing

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preferences using simple structures and phrases; � writing a letter or e-mail to respond to various social situations.

CODE DUEF A2-4

COURSE GRAMMAR



COURSE SYLLABUS • Gender and number agreements; • The position of qualifying adjectives; • The present (présent), present perfect (passé composé), imperfect

(imparfait) and conditional (conditionnel)(simple form) of the most common verbs;

• The alternating use of imperfect (imparfait)/present perfect (passé composé) in past narratives;

• Interrogative phrases (three versions); • Use of articles; • Possessive and demonstrative adjectives and pronouns; • The most common connectives (et, ou, mais, donc, parce que); • Time indicators (markers, duration, perspectives);

• Conjunctive personal pronouns (subject and additional simple object);

CODE DUEF A2-5

COURSE PHONETICS




In levels A1 and A2 the characteristics of oral French will be studied in detail: � rhythm and intonation; � unpronounced letters; � continuity (liaison, elision); � the specific sounds of French.

CODE DUEF A2-6

COURSE CIVILISATION



COURSE SYLLABUS History: Some important characters from the history of France.

Geography: French landscapes, the different climates, regional features, Overseas Territories.

Civic education: Some major French institutions. The symbols of France. The symbols of the Republic.

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Diplôme Universitaire d’Etudes Françaises B1 (DUEF B1)

In DUEF B1, students will learn to justify and defend an opinion (in writing and orally), develop a simple argument and deal with unexpected situations.

By enriching their vocabulary, they will be able to identify various kinds of information in everyday writing (letters, brochures, official documents) and understand the majority of discussions or audio documents on topics related to their interests.




Speaking Writing

Understand the essential features of ideas expressed or events related in standard, correctly

pronounced French.

Understand information documents in an ordinary register at a fairly slow speed.

Understand standard French texts, both generally and in detail, including their cultural dimension.

Learn to infer the meaning of unknown words and expressions.

Identify opinions in simple arguments.

Produce a simply constructed, coherent speech expressing one's opinions and feelings on topical or

familiar subjects.

Respond and react to requests in an everyday setting.

Construct a short account in the past.

Write a letter of application or complaint.

Rephrase the main ideas or information contained in a written document.

Weekly lesson timetable for DUEF B1:

• General French: 6 hours • Spoken French: 3 hours • Written French: 3 hours • Grammar: 3 hours • Phonetics: 1 hour • Civilisation: 1.5 hour • New technologies tutoring: 1 hour • Option: 1 hour

Assessment


Coefficient 2.5 Written French 30% 70%

Coefficient 2 Listening comprehension 30% 70%

Grammar / Oral production 100%

Coefficient 1 General French/Phonetics/Civilisation

100%

Coefficient 0.5 Option 100%

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Courses presentation CODE DUEF B1-1




COURSE SYLLABUS The course will follow a teaching method (Mobile, Alter Ego+, Saison etc.) which will enable the student to:

� make systematic progress in learning the French language; � learn to express themselves in French, to be able to exchange

information and take action. Other resources will be used to complement the method.

CODE DUEF B1-2




COURSE SYLLABUS Listening comprehension. The work covered will use audio documents from different teaching methods, plus authentic audiovisual media (TV news, extracts of films, radio discussions, songs etc.). The topics will be varied and will depend on current affairs, the teacher's choice and students' requests.

Oral production Acquiring communicative, linguistic and cultural knowledge and know-how will enable students to... � interact on various topics according to their feelings, experience

and culture; � structure and nuance their wording.

CODE DUEF B1-3




COURSE SYLLABUS Reading comprehension The exercises offered are designed to help acquire vocabulary and reading strategies in order to identify and prioritise information in informative documents or press articles written in an ordinary language.

Written work The main activities are as follows: � writing various types of formal letters (application, complaint,

request for information etc.); � relating factual or fictional past events including, depending on

the subject, descriptions, explanations, impressions and feelings, etc.;

� presenting a commentary of a written or pictorial document,

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which may include numerical data; � rephrasing and summarising simple information.

CODE DUEF B1-4

COURSE GRAMMAR



COURSE SYLLABUS • Revision and further detail:

� Gender and number agreements; � The present (présent), present perfect (passé composé),

imperfect (imparfait) and conditional (conditionnel); � Choice of past tenses (including the pluperfect [plus-que-

parfait]); � Use of articles (and no article).

• The hypothetical values of the imperfect and conditional;

• Indirect speech (declarative phrases) and sequence of tenses;

• Time circumlocutions (recent past [passé récent], present continuous [présente continu] and near future [futur proche]);

• Subjunctive (subjonctif): simple form of common verbs in subordinate conjunctions denoting obligation or wish;

• Relative clauses (pronouns qui, que, où and dont);

• Conjunctive personal pronouns (with double additional pronouns and the adverb pronouns “y” and “en”).

CODE DUEF B1-5

COURSE PHONETICS




In levels B1 and B2, the aim of this course is to help students improve their understanding and pronunciation of spoken French and make progress in their knowledge of written French. To achieve this, they will... � study the "music" of spoken French (accentuation, intonation, liaison,

dropping the "e", register etc.); � work on listening to the particular sounds of the French language; � compare the way sounds are written and pronounced in order to

understand and apply French spelling rules.

CODE DUEF B1-6

COURSE CIVILISATION



COURSE SYLLABUS History: Important historical events and characters from the history of France.

Geography: Physical geography and demographics of France. Land-use planning in France. France in Europe and the world

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Civic education: The politics and society of contemporary France.

Diplôme Universitaire d’Etudes Françaises B2 (DUEF B2)

The aim of the DUEF B2 programme is to reinforce the student's linguistic autonomy, by giving them the

tools to be able to take part easily in most discussions, write all kinds of documents relatively naturally (letters, reports, accounts), appreciate simple literary texts and monitor the grammatical and lexical accuracy of their French language production themselves, to avoid the majority of errors.




Speaking Writing

Understand an authentic document generally and in detail.

Know how to take

notes during a speech in order to list the important points.

Understand informative and argumentative texts, generally and in detail.

Understand the most common cultural references and allusions.

Know how to analyse various types of writing,

including literary texts: the type of text, organisation of content, author's intentions.

Develop a well-constructed, well-argued opinion on a wide range of subjects.

Respond and react to requests in a discussion on a practical or more abstract topic.

Relate events in a detailed way.

Express an accurate, well-argued opinion on social topics.

Become familiar with the writing of university essays.

Weekly lesson timetable for DUEF B2:

• Spoken French: 3 hours • Written French: 3.5 hours • Grammar: 3 hours • Phonetics: 1 hour • Literary texts: 2 hours • Civilisation: 2.5 hours • New technologies tutoring: 1 hour • Options: 3 hours (2 x 1.5 hours)

Assessment Continuous assessment Final assessment

Coefficient 2.5 Written French 30% 70%

Coefficient 2 Listening comprehension 30% 70%

Oral production 100%

Coefficient 1.5 Grammar 100%

Coefficient 1 Phonetics / Civilisation

Literary texts 100%

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Coefficient 0.5 Option 1/Option 2 100%

Courses presentation CODE DUEF B2-1




COURSE SYLLABUS Listening comprehension. The exercises use authentic documents (radio programmes, extracts of films, interviews etc.) covering social topics and current affairs.

Oral production Students are placed in pairs to prepare presentations that are designed to compare their cultures of origin. These presentations will lead to interactions with the rest of the group. Discussions will also be held on the social topics tackled in lessons. Roles will be allocated to the participating students. The focus will be on spontaneous speech, defending a point of view, clarity of arguments and precision of expression.

CODE DUEF B2-2




COURSE SYLLABUS Reading comprehension The course is based on the analysis of more and more complex authentic texts, likely to contain implicit cultural references. It offers exercises entailing in-depth study of the written language, in particular its syntax, which develop the acquisition of vocabulary through various lexical mechanisms (verbal derivation, substantivation, prefixation and suffixation), also taking into account occurrences of polysemy.

Written work Students will be encouraged to produce a variety of both academic and personal texts. Particular focus will be placed on writing essays that argue a particular case and summaries. Particular attention will be paid to layout and effective use of punctuation and logical connectives.

CODE DUEF B2-3

COURSE GRAMMAR



COURSE SYLLABUS • Revision and further detail: � Choice of past tenses; � Indirect speech (including indirect interrogation); � Sequence of tenses.

• Relative clauses (prepositional use and relative pronouns); • Indefinite pronouns and adjective (adverbial use même and tout) • Expression of logical relations: cause, consequence, goal, opposition,

concession: prepositional and conjunctive structures;

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• Subjunctive (subjonctif) (morphology and uses); • Past historic (passé simple)(1st and 3rd persons); • Pronominal, passive and impersonal phrases; • Hypothetical systems in the present and past;

• The pronouns y and en.

CODE DUEF B2-4

COURSE PHONETICS




In levels B1 and B2, the aim is to help students improve their understanding and pronunciation of spoken French and make progress in their knowledge of written French. To achieve this, they will... � study the "music" of spoken French (accentuation, intonation, liaison,

dropping the "e", register etc.);

� work on listening to the specific sounds of the French language; compare the way sounds are written and pronounced in order to understand and apply French spelling rules.

CODE DUEF B2-5

COURSE CIVILISATION



COURSE SYLLABUS History: Chronological study of the main periods of French history, from

the perspective of the challenges of civilisation.

Geography: Studies and discussions on the physical geography and demographics of France, land-use planning in France, the place of France in Europe and the world.

Civic education: "The citizen and the nation" from the 18th century to the current day. The politics and society of contemporary France.

CODE DUEF B2-6

COURSE LITERARY TEXTS



COURSE SYLLABUS The aim of this course is to practise the French language using literary texts (classical and contemporary) and discover different genres (short stories, poetry, novels, theatre, tales etc.). Writing exercises, guided reading and library research work may be offered.

The focus will be on the narrative genre (short story, novel etc.), everyday writing and writing about yourself. The texts will be mainly chosen from 20th century authors.

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Diplôme Universitaire d’Etudes Françaises C1 (DUEF C1)

In addition to the linguistic requirements of level B2, students in level C1 will learn to master "academic" skills to produce well-structured presentations, note-taking techniques and the writing of complex argued

texts that argue a particular case.

They will refine their reading and listening comprehension skills so that they can perceive implicit information, identify allusions and appreciate stylistic effects.

For example, they will become capable, without too much difficulty, of following a film in French, without the diversity of accents or familiar expressions presenting an obstacle to their understanding.




Speaking Writing

Understand a long, authentic document

generally and in detail.

Know how to take notes during a speech in order to make a

detailed report on it.

Understand complex informative and

argumentative texts, generally and in detail.

Understand cultural references and

allusions, even implicit ones.

Know how to analyse in detail various types of writing, including literary, classical or

contemporary texts.

Develop a well-constructed, natural,

well-argued opinion on a wide range of subjects.

React naturally, spontaneously and

effectively to requests as part of a discussion.

Write a personal text, conforming to stylistic

constraints.

Develop a well-structured, well-argued personal position in an

"academic" type essay.

Weekly lesson timetable for DUEF C1:

• Spoken French: 3.5 hours • Written French: 3.5 hours • Grammar: 3 hours • Literary texts: 2 hours • Civilisation: 3 hours • Digital support: 1 hour • Options: 3 hours (2 x 1.5 hours)

Assessment


Coefficient 3 Written French 30% 70%

Coefficient 2.5 Listening comprehension 30% 70%



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Coefficient 1 Civilisation/Literary texts 100%

Coefficient 0.5 Option 1 / Option 2 100%

Courses presentation CODE DUEF C1-1






CODE DUEF C1-2



NUMBER OF EXAMINATIONS Comprehension : 2 as continuous assessment, 1 as final test

Written work : 2 as continuous assessment, 1 as final test

COURSE SYLLABUS Reading comprehension The course is based on the analysis of increasingly complex authentic texts, likely to contain implicit cultural references. It offers exercises entailing in-depth study of the written language, in particular its syntax, which develop the acquisition of vocabulary through various lexical mechanisms (verbal derivation, substantivation, prefixation and suffixation), also taking into account occurrences of polysemy.

Written work Students will be encouraged to produce a variety of both academic and personal texts. Particular focus will be placed on writing argued essays that argue a particular case and summaries. Particular attention will be paid to layout and effective use of punctuation and logical connectives.

CODE DUEF C1-3

COURSE GRAMMAR



COURSE SYLLABUS • Revision and further detail: � Choice of past tenses (including the past historic [passé simple]); � Use of articles/No article (and the effects of meaning this

produces);

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� Expression of logical relationships: � Sequence of tenses (including the subjunctive [subjonctif] mood

in literary language); • The forms of –ant: verbal adjective, gerund, present participle and

participial phrase; • Indirect speech in literacy; • The subjunctive (subjonctif) (including the forms of the imperfect

(imparfait) and pluperfect (plus-que-parfait) with their values of use in classical language);

• Written and oral grammar (the tolerated variants and those that are socially discriminatory);

• Active circumlocutions (faire faire qqc à qqn / laisser qqn faire qqc), including the pronominal form.

CODE DUEF C1-4

COURSE CIVILISATION



COURSE SYLLABUS This module offers various insights (texts, audio documents, images, video sequences etc.) into the history and geography of France, and also into the main political and cultural challenges faced by contemporary French society.

CODE DUEF C1-5




COURSE SYLLABUS The aim of this course is to practise the French language using literary texts (classical and contemporary) and discover different genres (short stories, poetry, novels, plays, tales etc.). Writing exercises, guided reading and library research work may be offered.

The focus will be on dramatic and poetic genres, expression of feelings and Romantic literature. The texts chosen mainly come from the classical repertoire.

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Diplôme Universitaire d’Etudes Françaises C2 (DUEF C2)

At this level, the highest CEFR level, students will consolidate their linguistic knowledge so that they can effortlessly understand nearly all written and oral forms, and express themselves easily in any circumstances:

� their written work should become irreproachable and, if necessary, conform to the French university requirements on structure and argumentation;

� orally, students in level C2 will only be distinguished from native speakers by their accent and a few minor errors.

Learning objectives The aim is that, in all circumstances, the student will have the same ease with the language as a native speaker.

Weekly lesson timetable for DUEF C2:

• Spoken French: 3.5 hours • Written French: 3.5 hours • Grammar: 3 hours • Literary texts: 2 hours • Civilisation: 3 hours • Digital support: 1 hour • Options: 3 hours (2 x 1.5 hours)

Assessment


Coefficient 3 Written French 30% 70%

Coefficient 2.5 Listening comprehension 30% 70%



Coefficient 1 Civilisation/Literary texts 100%

Coefficient 0.5 Option 1/Option 2 100%

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Courses presentation CODE DUEF C2-1



NUMBER OF EXAMINATIONS Listening : 2 as continuous assessment, 1 as final test /

Production : 2 as continuous assessment



CODE DUEF C2-2




COURSE SYLLABUS Reading comprehension The course is based on the analysis of increasingly complex authentic texts, likely to contain implicit cultural references. It offers exercises entailing in-depth study of the written language, in particular its syntax, and developing the acquisition of vocabulary through the study of etymology, lexical formation and polysemy.

Written work Students will be encouraged to produce a variety of both academic and personal texts. Particular focus will be placed on writing argued essays that argue a particular case and summaries. Particular attention will be paid to layout and effective use of punctuation and logical connectives.

CODE DUEF C2-3

COURSE GRAMMAR



COURSE SYLLABUS Using students' written and oral work, an assessment will be made of the areas that require improvement. The course will be structured around any noted or expressed needs.

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CODE DUEF C2-4

COURSE CIVILISATION



COURSE SYLLABUS This module offers various insights (texts, audio documents, images, video sequences etc.) into the history and geography of France, and also into the main political and cultural challenges faced by contemporary French society.

CODE DUEF C2-5




COURSE SYLLABUS The aim of this course is to practise the French language using literary texts (classical and contemporary) and discover different genres (short stories, poetry, novels, plays, tales etc.). Writing exercises, guided reading and library research work may be offered.

The focus will be on intimate writing (diary, memoires, autobiography, correspondence etc.) as well as on formal literature (prose and poetry).

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New technologies tutoring Given the fact that students will need to (inter)act both during their university studies in France and also in a new professional context, our objective is to support them in the use of information and communication technologies. The aim of this module is therefore to guide students' knowledge of our university's digital working environment and, more generally, to help them understand and manipulate a variety of digital tools and resources to become more independent.

CODE DUEF A1-7, DUEF A2-8, DUEF B1-8, DUEF B2-9, DUEF C1-8, DUEF C2-8

COURSE NEW TECHNOLOGIES tutoring


MATERIALS Computers, digital tablets.

NUMBER OF EXAMINATIONS

Validation through attendance and investment by students.

COURSE OBJECTIVES • To teach the specific vocabulary of information and

communication technologies (ICT), in particular the English terms commonly used in this area.

• Introduce students to the university's digital working environment and teach them how to use: � the Messaging system; � Online lessons (consultation, submitting homework, etc.).

• Promote creativity: � Mind Mapping; � Blog; � Team work etc.

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ptions2

For levels A2 and B1 (choice of 1 compulsory option)

• The French-speaking world

The objective of the course is to introduce students to the French-speaking world and the varieties of French, assess the status quo, and explain how the French-speaking world came into being, from a historical perspective.

• Overview of arts and literature

A brief overview of artistic and literary movements in France, from the early days to the present. Special focus will be placed on some of the most representative, major creative artists in French culture and their most significant works. An excursion related to the topics studied will be offered to a museum, media library, archive centre or historical monument in the city of Orléans or the Centre Val de Loire region.

• Language games

This option gives the opportunity to practise all kinds of fun activities using the French language (riddles,

crosswords, puzzles, board games etc.), and to discover more literary exercises such as pastiche and transposition, with students producing various guided texts themselves.

For levels B2 to C2 (choice of 2 compulsory options)

• The French-speaking world

The objective of the course is to introduce students to the French-speaking world and the varieties of French, assess the status quo, and explain how the French-speaking world came into being, from a historical perspective.

The French-speaking world will also be explored through various literary texts in French. Students will be asked to give an oral presentation on a ritual or tradition from a French-speaking country of their choice.

• Overview of arts and literature

A brief overview of artistic and literary movements in France, from the early days to the present. Special focus will be placed on some of the most representative, major creative artists in French culture and their most significant works. An excursion related to the topics studied will be offered to a museum, media

library, archive centre or historical monument in the city of Orléans or the Centre Val de Loire region.

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• Business French

The aim of this course is to help students acquire a knowledge of business French and its environment, to give them the linguistic communication resources appropriate to the professional working environment (both written and spoken), and help them understand the specialist written and audiovisual media. Its aim is to meet the linguistic needs of students intending to work in business,

� by introducing them to the world of business and its vocabulary (types of companies, sectors of activity, organisation charts, employment contract, payslip, marketing, trademark infringement etc.) ;

� by helping them achieve greater ease with the language in a business situation (telephone conversations, work meetings, presentations, business correspondence, reports, minutes, memos etc.).

• Introduction to legal and economic studies

The aim is to provide students intending to study law or economics with the necessary linguistic tools, through the study of some fundamental concepts. For example, we will look at...

� the major economic functions: production, distribution and consumption; � the markets; � productivity and its consequences on the economy in legal terms;

� constitutional law; � the executive, legislative and judicial power; � the judicial system in France; � employment contracts.

• Preparation for university studies

The aim is to give students the knowledge and tools to enable them to succeed in their studies in France: � information on university culture; � assistance with understanding and making the most of lessons (training in note-taking and

speaking in public; acquisition of working methods); � written and oral methodology (learning the principles and techniques that will help them to

produce structured discourse in line with the requirements of the French university system).

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orkshops3

From DUEF A2 onwards, the IDF offers students the opportunity to take part in a workshop of their choice,

either the newspaper workshop or the theatre workshop (limited number of places). These workshops are

not assessed. They do not replace the compulsory options. They are an opportunity for foreign students to

practise the French language in a different way, while broadening their knowledge of French culture.

Newspaper workshop

The aim is to produce a newspaper (in French) giving accounts of events in which IDF students are

involved, allowing them to publish discussions, creations etc., and to be a place for foreign students to

exchange ideas, both with each other and with the outside world, in particular with the Faculty of

Literature, Language and Humanities.

Theatre workshop

In this workshop, students interested in drama will use French language in improvisation.

They will then discover texts from the classical or contemporary repertoire, and interpret them through

stage design and acting, but also through more creative activities such as adaptation and transposition.

Particular attention will be paid to gestures and attitudes, elocution and intonation. They will be encouraged to develop their self-confidence and express their emotions and feelings.

The workshop will take place in Le Bouillon, the University of Orléans Cultural Centre, on a real theatre stage, where the results of the year's work will be presented in a show at the end of the second term.

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earning assessments

Continuous assessment (CA) and final assessment (FA) Depending on the Teaching Units, assessment of learning takes place through various assessments during the term (continuous assessment) and/or at the end of the term (final assessment). These examinations may be written, oral or written/oral.

TUs in the same term can be offset against each other, provided none is a fail grade. TUs for which the student has not achieved the average can only be passed through offsetting if the student has passed

the term.

The final mark is the result of the mark average obtained at the end of the semester. (continuous assessment and final assessment). A general average of 12/20 has to be obtained to go to the upper level.

If the student fails the term, he/she may continue the course at the same level during the next term.

DUEF A1 DUEF A2 DUEF B1 DUEF B2 DUEF C1 DUEF C2

General French CA CA CA

Written French -Comprehension

-Production

CA + FA

CA

CA + FA

CA

CA + FA

CA

CA + FA

CA

CA + FA

CA

CA + FA

CA

Spoken French -Comprehension

-Production

CA + FA CA + FA

CA + FA CA + FA

CA + FA CA + FA

CA + FA CA + FA

CA + FA CA + FA

CA + FA CA + FA

Grammar CA CA CA CA CA CA

Phonetics CA CA CA CA

Literary texts CA CA CA CA

Civilisation CA CA CA CA CA CA

Option1 CA CA CA CA CA

Option2 CA CA CA

New technologies tutoring

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Special study scheme Some students may benefit from a special study scheme. This covers:

- students who are working at least 10 hours a week; - students with specific responsibilities in university life, student associations or charities; - students with family responsibilities;

- disabled students; - high-level athletes.

Students in the special study scheme who cannot attend all the lessons must notify the lead teacher for

their group, and the academic secretary, at the start of the term. They must provide proof of their

situation, in particular schedules or timetables for their activity, so that incompatibility with the IDF

teaching timetable can be verified.

For lessons they are unable to attend, a special examination system may be offered by the department:

they can then choose to enrol for TU that they cannot attend. To be admitted for the diploma, only the

grade obtained at the end of the term, in the final assessment, will be taken into consideration.

Students in the special study scheme must contact the teacher responsible for the TU they cannot follow,

to be given the course programme and content.

Conditions of obtaining the diploma The final grade is the result of the average of the grades obtained at the end of the term after offsetting

(continuous assessment and final assessment).

If any TUs are not given a grade, the diploma will be deferred.

The awarding of the diploma is made after deliberation of the examining board, whose decision is final.

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ife on Campus

As the French Institute is located in the heart of the university Campus, students can

have access to a multitude of infrastructures, facilities and activities.

1) University Libraries (“B.U” = Bibliothèque Universitaire) The University has available 3 libraries on the Campus:

• Literature, Languages and Humanities/Human Sciences B.U

• Law, Economics and Management B.U

• Sciences and Science and Technique of Physical and Sportive Activities B.U

Opening hours: from Monday to Thursday (from 8 am to 8 pm) and on Fridays (from 8 am to 7 pm). To borrow a book,

ask directly the library staff. The IDF has also got a small library with adapted books for French learners.

2) The multimedia room This room (281) allows you to get a free computers access on which ones you will be able to check your

emails, work thanks to CD-ROMs or to interactive Internet websites and print documents (paper not

provided).

3) “Le Bouillon”, Cultural Center of the Orleans University.

Located in the heart of the Campus, “le Bouillon” includes a concert hall and a theater stage and offers

artistic program all along the year [www.lebouillon.fr].

A ticket office allows each student registered at the Orleans University and PAC (Passport for Culture)

holder, to profit some discounts and advantages for cultural day-outs (cinema, theater, concerts,

museums…). The “PAC” costs 8 Euros for the whole university year.

4) Physical and Expressive Activities Department (DAPSE) The DAPSE is a S.T.A.P.S (Science and Technique of Physical and Sportive Activities) Faculty Department

[www.univ-orleans.fr/staps/dapse]. It is a facility shared with all the Faculties whose mission is:

• The organization of the physical and sportive activities recognized as an important factor in human equilibrium, health, fulfillment and which the practice constitutes a right for everyone.

• The supervision of the 1400 students and of all the University staff sports practice.

You will be able to practice many and various sports activities such as aerobics, circus arts, badminton,

fun board, karate, squash, volley ball, fencing…etc.

5) Student Centre (“La maison de l’étudiant”)

It gathers different common facilities under the University roof:

• “Pôle Avenir” (at the ground floor - left side): this service deals with foreign students who want to

register in a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree.

• The “CROUS” is the student social service (1er floor on the right side) which operates with university

housing.

• The “SUIO”, University Service of Information and Careers Advice (1st floor on the left side):

welcome, listen, inform and advise students about their career path and professional project.

• The “passerelle handicap” (handicap bridge) is helping you in case of temporary or permanent

handicap (motor deficiencies, visual, hearing or psychological problems).

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6) The Preventive Medicine The preventive medicine is a free service for all the students (Jean Zay Preventive Medicine – 9, rue de

Tours - � 02.38.41.71.79). The services proposed are as follows:

1. Medical check-ups 2. Appointments with Doctors and Nurses 3. Specialized consultations (dietetics, gynaecology, contraceptions, dermato-venereology) 4. A Psychologist and a Social Worker on duty

niversity restaurants

Orleans University offers a wide range of 14 eating establishments on the Campus and 1

university restaurant in the city center with a choice of different alternative options:

- The Traditional Dishes Complete and balanced, this meal proposed only in the University Restaurants (RU), includes a dish

(garnished with meat or fish / vegetables and/or starches) and 3 courses (starter, cheese, dessert...).

- Traditional Brasserie Dishes Special dishes, grills, pizzas, salad bars, pastries, this kind of restaurant allows you to vary your choice by

way of a pleasant change. These formulas are proposed in the RU and in the cafeterias.

- Snacks: Sandwiches, quiches, paninis, coffees, drinks are on sale in the cafeterias.

Student meal = starter + dish + cheese + dessert = 3,25 € (2015/2016 price)

he WIFI

In partnership with the Ministry, the Orleans University has embarked in the setting up of

wireless access points (WIFI) in the students’ public places.

How to connect yourself

Prerequisite • You must possess a Wifi card (integrated/built-in or not) type “802.11b” or “g” (but not “a”) on

your laptop.

• You need to have activated your student account thanks to this address http://www.univ-

orleans.fr/etudiants/

Connection • Position yourself in a Wifi access area • Activate the Wifi card on your laptop • Choose the network called univ-orleans-etudiant

• Launch the Web browser in introducing any website address • Then the browser displays the Wifi entry portal of the Orleans University • Type your student e-mail address into the login box (without typing @etu.univ-orleans.fr) which

is firstname.name type in small letters without accents • Type into the login box your student e-mail password • If the password is correct, you will get access to Internet

Be particularly careful to let the “ucopia” window opened, specifying you the services you are entitled to, because it assures you to have your session working.

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seful addresses

OFII (French Office for Immigration and Integration): www.ofii.fr 43 avenue de Paris 45000 Orléans � : 02.38.52.00.34 E-mail: [email protected]

Prefecture of the “Centre” and the “Loiret” area: www.centre.pref.gouv.fr 181 rue de Bourgogne 45042 Orléans Cedex � : 02 38 81 40 00

Caisse d’allocations familiales du Loiret (CAF du Loiret) : www.caf.fr Place Saint-Charles 45946 Orléans Cedex 9 � : 0 820 25 45 10 or 02 38 51 50 42

Orleans Transportation (TAO) : www.reseau-tao.fr Agencies “Place d’Arc” and “Place du Martroi” in Orleans � : 0 800 01 2000

ookshops

Chantelivre [www.chantelivre.com] � : 02 38 68 06 00

15, place du Martroi. 45 000 Orléans.

Opening hours : Monday = 2 :00 pm to 7 :00 pm

from Tuesday to Saturday = 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Chapitre.com [www.chapitre.com] � : 02 38 65 43 43

2, place de la République. 45 000 Orléans.



FNAC [www.fnac.com] � : 0 825 020 020

16, rue de la République. 45 000 Orléans.

Opening hours : from Monday to Saturday = 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Les Temps Modernes [http://librairielestempsmodernes.blogspot.fr/] � : 02 38 53 94 35

57, rue Notre-Dame de Recouvrance. 45 000 Orléans.



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Opening hours of the administrative office:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:

8h00-13h00

13h30-17h30

Wednesday:

9h00-12h00

Friday :

8h00 -12h30

13h30 – 16h30

Institut de Français de l’Université d’Orléans 10, rue de Tours

BP 46527 45065 Orléans Cedex 2

Tel : +33 (0)2.38.49.45.03

[email protected]

www.univ-orleans.fr/idf

Documents

Institute of French Language - univ-orleans.fr · The Institute of French Language ... language level. Test valid for 2 years March 2017 DELF A2 , B1 and B2 ... CODE DUEF A1-2