French 3 (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The object of the course: The objective is to reach language skills corresponding to level A2.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). After completing this course, you can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, studies and leisure. You can understand simple texts on familiar topics. You can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where French is spoken. You can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. You can write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Course competences: The course prepares and equips you to act and work in an international and multicultural environment. The learning objectives of the course: You can apply basic language skills in routine communication situations. You can understand the main points of clear speech and short texts on topics that are familiar to you. You can write a short text on a familiar topic. You understand the cultural differences between your home country and France. Starting level: A1.2. Objective: A2.2. (according to CEFR)

Content (course unit)

In this course, you will learn oral and written communication, especially in everyday situations related to exchange studies and internships. Communication: You will learn to use the vocabulary related to higher education, discuss practical matters related to studies and leisure, express your opinions, and find information about services on French-speaking websites. Grammar: You will learn to master various past tenses (especially the passé composé and the imperfect), as well as the French conditional tense. You will also learn to use direct and indirect object pronouns. Cultural knowledge: You deepen your knowledge about the characteristics of the culture of French-speaking countries.

Prerequisites (course unit)

French level A1.2 - A2.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-en.pdf). For example, French 1 and French 2 courses successfully completed at JAMK UAS (10 ECTS), or successfully completed French courses 1 – 4 in a Finnish high school as a B3-language (approx. 2 years).

Exam schedules

Kaksi tenttiä + kaksi arvioitavaa tehtävää kurssin aikana. Uusintamahdollisuus 16.12. tai muuna opettajan kanssa sovittuna aikatauluna.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Kurssin ajoitus: 1.09.2025 - 8.12.2025 (rästitentit 16.12.) Aikataulu: Tunnit maanantaisin Zoomissa klo 16.15-17.45. Luennoille osallistuminen on osa kurssin suorittamista. Viikolla 42 ei ole opetusta Keski-Suomen syyslomien vuoksi. Kurssin suoritus: Kurssilla osallistut viikottaisille Zoom-luennoille sekä harjoittelet itsenäisesti suorittamalla harjoitustehtäviä verkossa. Lisäksi kurssilla on kirjallista ja/tai suullista tehtävää, jotka palautetaan opettajalle. Kurssille osallistuminen vaatii mikrofonin ja kameran käyttöä. Arvointi: kurssilla on kirjallista 2 tenttiä, jotka tulee suorittaa annettujen aikataulujen puitteissa. Tentit sekä arvioitavat tehtävät arvioidaan asteikolla hyväksytty/hylätty. Huom! Kurssiarvointi on syksystä 2024 alkaen hyväksytty/hylätty. Jos haluat numeroarvioinnin (1 – 5), se on mahdollista saada erillisenä todistuksena. Tarve numeeriseen arviointiin on ilmoitettava opettajalle heti opintojakson alussa. Arviointiasteikkoa ei voi vaihtaa hyväksytty/hylätty -arvioinnista numeeriseen sen jälkeen, kun ensimmäinen tehtävä tai tentti on arvioitu.

Learning materials

Oppimateriaali on saatavilla Moodle-oppimisympäristössä.

Student workload

Kontaktiopetus 19,5h, tentit 2h, itsenäinen/virtuaalinen työskentely 59,5h.

Further information

The course is well suited for anyone with some basic knowledge in French (level A1.1-A2.1 of The Common European Reference for Languages) and who would like to continue their French studies. Also suitable as a revision course for students who have attended B3 French courses 1-6 in a Finnish high school and want to maintain their French skills.