Usage du français moderne

Paper Code: 
24FRN121
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to provide a deep understanding of the diverse registers of the French language, enabling them to navigate various contexts, situations, and domains with linguistic proficiency.

12.00
Unit I: 
Advanced Grammar

Review of advanced grammar concepts

Common grammatical errors and avoidance strategies

Practical exercises and applications

 

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Contemporary Vocabulary and Lexical Trends

Exploration of neologisms and their integration

Formal vs. informal vocabulary distinctions

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Stylistic and Register Variation

Understanding different registers: formal, informal, academic, and professional Stylistic nuances in writing and speaking

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Modern French in Media and Culture

Analysis of contemporary French newspapers, magazines, and online publications

Study of French cinema, TV series, and music

Influence of social media on language use

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Professional and Academic French

Writing professional documents: reports, emails, CVs, and cover letters

Academic writing and presentations in French

Practical application through role-plays and real-world scenarios

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Articles from "Le Monde," "Le Figaro," and other reputable French publications
  2. "Dictionnaire de l'Académie française"

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  1. "Le Bon Usage" by Maurice Grevisse and André Goosse
  2. "La Grammaire est une chanson douce" by Erik Orsenna

 

e-Resources

  1. https://www.lemonde.fr
  2. https://www.lefigaro.fr

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
Course Outcomes: 

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24FRN121

 

 

 

 

 

 

Usage du français moderne (Theory)

 

CO1: Examine and apply modern French grammatical structures

CO2: Develop an understanding of various technical aspects of the French language

CO3: Compare different registers of language

CO4: Judge, select & apply the most appropriate /effective expressions according to contexts

CO5: Critique longer texts with an advanced knowledge of different strategies of comprehension

CO6: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Interactive lectures; Demonstrations; Reading & Listening exercises

 

Learning activities for the students: Assignments; Effective questions

-Class tests

-assessment on the basis of simulated role playing

 

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