Ateneo - UPO

The instrumental language course is combined with a metalinguistic approach to the French lexicon in both a diachronic and synchronic perspective and an analysis of idiomatic expressions, as well as phonological and polysemous phenomena whose mastery enables the learner to grasp the nuances of advertising language and the humour on which it is based. The examination integrates necessary morphosyntactic skills of CEFR level B2 with complementary skills of a historical-sociological nature (linguistic and cultural stereotypes).

Please refer to the bibliography in the two modules that make up the integrated test.

The integrated class includes the French Linguistics A module (a 30-hour course, held in the first semester) and the French Language Exercises A module which is an annual course of 92 hours. It combines a metalinguistic approach and a language learning program that brings the student from level B1 to level B2 of the CEFR.

CEFR level B1 is required (French Language I module).

Lectures and seminar activities (for the Linguistics A module) and practical activities (for the French Language II exercises).

Access to the DIR pages of the two modules of the integrated form.

Both written and oral tests.

For the Linguistics A module, the topics are dealt with using a metalinguistic approach (creation of the lexicon, in both a diachronic and synchronic perspective, analysis of morphology, the study of phonological phenomena, also applied to the concept of 'humour' expressed in various fields, the study of idiomatic expressions); For the Exercises II course, all the topics are applied to the various skills and fields concerned (morphosyntax, lexicon, pragmatical phonology) to make the student progress from CEFR level B1 to level B2.

Knowledge and comprehension:
The French Language II course leads the students to a full B2 CEFR level of competence in both written and spoken language in the various skills covered by the descriptors and allows them to develop a metalinguistic and critical approach, with a focus on the morphological, phonological, and semantic fields.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding:
The students will be aware of the mechanisms underlying the creation of terms in the French language and will master the terminology that will enable them to identify and describe the various lexical and semantic phenomena analyzed during the course within various collections of text. They will also be able to translate sentences from French into Italian and vice versa, tackling the question of faux-amis and lexical idiomatic uses.