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Courses for Hospitality and Tourism Management Programme
LEVEL I (Preliminary)
F01B: BASIC
FRENCH (3 Credits, Semesters 1 &
2)
This course uses a practical approach to enable students to master the essentials of French grammar
and to acquire the basic communicative skills to function in situations that require the use of the language.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to carry out functions such as the following in French:
- Engage in social interaction
- Seek and give basic personal information (name, date of birth, age, address, telephone number)
- Demonstrate understanding of simple information in a variety of authentic materials such as posters, signs, e.t.c
- Discuss different professions, courses and areas of specializations
- Complete simple forms/documents
- Translate basic documents (forms, letters)
- Ask for and give basic instructions and directions
- Write simple messages, letters, compositions and dialogues
- Express feelings, preferences, wishes and opinions
- Display a basic awareness of Francophone culture
Learning activities will include: role play, simple interviews, situation responses, presentations, simple
translations, filling out forms.
PRE-REQUISITE: None
TEXTS:
Forum 1 Baylon, Murillo, Tost-Planet, Campa & Mestreit. Hachette, 2000
Oxford French English Dictionary and Grammar
INSTRUCTION: 4 Tutorial hours per week
| EVALUATION: |
Coursework |
40% |
|
| Listening Comprehension
(20%); Written examination (reading comprehension,
situation responses,short
composition, translation of simple documents) (20%) |
|
Final Examination |
60% |
|
Oral examination (40%);
Written examination (reading comprehension, situation
responses,short composition,
translation of simple documents) (20%) |
F02A: BEGINNERS’
FRENCH I (3 credits, Semester 1)
An intensive course in French Language for students with no
previous knowledge of the language.
Students taking this course must also register for
F02B
PRE-REQUISITE:None
TEXTS:
Forum 1: Babylon, Murillo, Tost-Planet, Campa & Mestreit.
Hachette, 2000.
Oxford French English Dictionary and Grammar
INSTRUCTION: 6 Tutorials per week (plus 26
Hours of online exercises during the semester)
| EVALUATION: |
Coursework |
50% |
|
Listening comprehension (20%); Reading comprehension (12.5%) |
|
Writing (12.5%); Online assesment of reading and
writing (5%) |
|
Final Exam: 2hr. |
50% |
|
Listening comprehension (5%); Oral Expression (25%);
Writing (10%) |
|
2-Hour written examination (Reading comprehension (10%) |
F02B: BEGINNERS’
FRENCH II (3 credits, Semester 2)
An intensive course in French Language for FO2A students whose
knowledge is deemed by the Department
to be inadequate for admission to F14A (French Language IA)
and F14B (French Language IB )
PRE-REQUISITES: F02A, 3 years of High School
French or CAPE Functional French, A in F02B
TEXTS:
Forum 1: Baylon, Murillo, Tost-Planet, Campa &
Mestreit. Hachette, 2000
Oxford French English Dictionary and Grammar
INSTRUCTION: 8 hours
per week (plus 26 hours of online exercises during the semester)
| EVALUATION: |
Coursework |
50% |
|
Listening Comprehension (20%); Reading Comprehension
(12.5%); Writing (12.5%)
Online assessment of reading and writing (5%) |
|
Final Examination |
50% |
|
Listening Comprehension (5%); Oral Interview (25%); 2 Hour
written examination
(Reading comprehension (10%); Writing (10%) |
LEVEL I (B.A.)
F14A: FRENCH LANGUAGE
IA (3 credits, Semester 1)
F14A introduce students to the study of French Language at
University level. During the six contact
hours, students will be exposed to awareness raising exercises
that focus on French grammar, reading and
listening comprehension, the awareness here being on strategies
to ensure effective reading and listening
process writing in French, the analysis of texts of a literary
nature and oral expression. All classes are
conducted in French to enable students to gain improved proficiency
in the use of French to express
themselves in both the oral and written modes on a variety
of contemporary topics. Evaluation is by
means of in-course testing and entry into F14B is dependent
upon the successful completion of F14A.
PRE-REQUISITE: O Level/CXC (French); a pass in FREN 0102 (F02B)
TEXTS:
Forum 2: Ángels Campà, Julio Murillo et
al.
French Grammar and Usage: Hawkins & Towell
Collins-Robert French-English Dictionary
INSTRUCTION:
6 hours per week: 4 tutorial classes, 1 hour lab, 1 conversation class
EVALUATION: |
100% in-course |
|
|
Oral expression |
25% |
|
Written expression |
25% |
|
Listening Comprehension |
25% |
|
Reading Comprehension |
25% |
F14B: FRENCH LANGUAGE 1B
(3 credits, Semester 2)
F14B introduce students to the study of French Language
at University level. During the six contact
hours, students will be exposed to awareness raising exercises
that focus on French grammar, reading and
listening comprehension, the awareness here being on strategies
to ensure effective reading and listening
process writing in French, the analysis of texts of a literary
nature and oral expression. All classes are
conducted in French to enable students to gain improved
proficiency in the use of French to express
themselves in both the oral and written modes on a variety
of contemporary topics. Evaluation is by
means of in-course testing and entry into F14B is dependent
upon the successful completion of F14A.
PRE-REQUISITE: F14A
TEXTS: Forum
2: Àngels Campà, Julio Murillo et al.
French Grammar and Usage: Hawkins & Towell
Collins-Robert French-English Dictionary
INSTRUCTION:
6 hours per week: 4 tutorial classes, 1 hour lab, 1 conversation class
EVALUATION: |
100% In-course |
|
|
Oral expression |
25% |
|
Written expression |
25% |
|
Listening Comprehension |
25% |
|
Reading Comprehension |
25% |
F13E: INTRODUCTION
TO FRENCH LITERATURE AND FILM (3
credits, Semester 1)
This course introduces Level I students of French to diverse
issues of contemporary French Literature, film and culture.
It will help students to develop their critical and analytical
skills through exposure to various French literacy forms
and films as well as improve their mastery of the language.
Two themes will be selected this year. Themes will include
Individual and Society, Women's Conditions, the Human
Response to Technical Progress, Experience of War, e.t.c.
Issues related to the selected theme will be studied through
literacy texts and film (one text and one film). Selections
will be supplemented with additional material.
Materail will be selected from: (List
is not exhaustive)
| Fiction/Theatre: |
A collection of short stories or a novella by a 20th / 21st Century writer [e.g. Camus's
L' étranger (1942); Annie Ernaux's La Place; Marguerite Duras's Moderato Cantabile (1956)
or L'amant (1989), or Détruire dit-elle(1969). Les Femmes savantes by Moliére; Antigone
by Jean Anouilh, or any other contempory play.] |
| Poetry/Songs: |
Paroles or Histoires by Jacques Prévert. Songs from Jacques Brel, Yves Montand, Patrick Bruel,
Renaud, MC Solaar, Axel Red, Robert Charlebois, e.t.c. |
| Films: |
La vie est un long fleuve tranquille (Life is a Long Quiet River) by Etienne Chatiliez (1987); Quatre
aventure de Reinette et Mirabelle (Four Adventures of Reinette and Mirabelle) by Eric Rohmer
(1986); Poil de Carotte (Carrot-Hair) by Richard Bohringer (2003); Le Château de ma mère
(My Mother's Castle) by Yves Robert (1990), Mon
oncle (My Uncle) by Jacques Tati (1958), and
any other films that give an insight into French society.
|
PRE-REQUISITE: ‘O’ Level/CXC (French); a pass in F02B
INSTRUCTION:
3 Hours per week (2 Lectures, 1 Tutorial)
| EVALUATION: |
In-course Assessment |
50% |
|
400-word paper on a French author/painter/film director or any aspect of French
Culture in French (30%); One-hour test (commentary in French) (20%) |
|
2-Hour Final Examination |
50% |
|
Essay questions in English on issues examined in the course. |
F13D: INTRODUCTION TO
CARIBBEAN AND AFRICAN LITERATURE IN FRENCH
(3 credits, Semester 2)
A study of one Caribbean novel, one African novel and
selected poems. Caribbean and African authors will include
the following: Damas, Roumain, Glissant, Laye, Oyono,
Warner-Vyeira, Zobel.
PRE-REQUISITE: At least ‘O’
Level French or a B in F02B
TEXTS: Chevrier (ed.), Anthologie africaine:
la nouvelle, le roman, Paris, Hatier -Monde Noir Poche
Selected Prose and Poetry from the French-Speaking Caribbean.
(Hand out).
INSTRUCTION: 3 hours per week (1 lecture,
1 literary commentary class, 1 tutorial)
EVALUATION: Coursework
Essay or commentary 20%
Mid-term written test 20%
End-of-semester exam (2 hrs) 60%
LEVEL II
F24A: FRENCH LANGUAGE
IIA (3 credits, Semester 1)
F24A helps students build on the skills acquired at Level
I. At this level, students work on texts and listening materials
from
a variety of sources to improve their listening comprehension,
reading comprehension, oral and written expression. In
listening and reading comprehension, students will learn how
to use various strategies to understand and improve
comprehension of texts at the advanced level. In oral and
written expression, the focus will be on register and selecting
responses appropriate to the context.
PRE-REQUISITE: A pass in F14B
TEXTS:
Reflets 3: Dollez & Pons (Units 1 to 6)
French Grammar and Usage: Hawkins & Towell
Collins-Robert French-English Dictionary: Atkins, Duval & Milne
INSTRUCTION: 6 hours per week: 4 tutorial
classes, 1 hour lab, 1 conversation class
| EVALUATION: |
100% In-course |
|
|
Oral expression |
25% |
|
Written expression |
25% |
|
Listening Comprehension |
25% |
|
Reading Comprehension |
25% |
F24B: FRENCH LANGUAGE 11B
(3 credits, Semester 2)
This course builds on the skills acquired in F24A but
focuses on the specific area of translation from English into
French and
from French into
English.
PRE-REQUISITE: F14B
TEXTS:
Thinking Translation - A course in Translation Method: French-English Sándor Hervey
and Ian Higgins, Routledge, 1992
| EVALUATION: |
100% In-course |
|
|
Oral expression |
20% |
|
Translation into English |
30% |
|
Listening Comprehension |
20% |
|
Reading Comprehension |
30% |
F27B: THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN
FRENCH (3 credits, Semester1)
A study of the development of the French Language from the
Middle Period to the Modern Period. This course analyzes
French grammar from the perspective of Modern Linguistics.
It will provide the students with an overview of the history
of the French language leading to the constitution of Standard
French, with an overview of the actual diversity of regional
French inside and outside France (Africa, Belgium, Canada,
West Indies, etc.). A variety of written and audio-visual
material will be used to illustrate the lectures.
PRE-REQUISITES: A pass in F111 or F14A
& F14B
TEXTS:
Exploring the French Language: Lodge, Armstrong,
Ellis & Shelton
INSTRUCTION:
3 hours per week (2 lectures, 1 tutorial)
| EVALUATION: |
The final grade will be based on
a mid-term,
a final exam, and short at-home assignments: |
|
Mid-term test |
15% |
|
Take Home assignments: |
35% |
|
Final exam (2 hrs.) |
50% |
F22N: FRANCOPHONE
CULTURE (3 credits, Semester 2)
Students will discover varioys cultural, social, political and economic aspects of French-speaking
countries. One third of the programme will be devoted to France and the European French-speaking countries.
One third of the programme will be devoted to France and the European French speaking
countries (Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Principauté de Monaco). Two thirds will
be devoted to the study of 'Francophonie' in the Americas (Québec, Louisiana, Haiti and
the French Overseas Departments), in Africa (Magreb countries, Western and Equatorial Africa,
Madagascar, Mauritius and Ile de la Réunion) and Asia (Cambodge, Vietnam), Pacific Islands
(Nouvelle Calédonie, Tahiti...). Films, Songs and Internet will be used.
PRE-REQUISITES: A pass in F111 or F14A
& F14B
TEXTS:
Civilisation progressive de la francophonie
Documents prepared by the lecturer
INSTRUCTION:
3 hours per week (2 lectures, 1 tutorial)
| EVALUATION: |
Coursework |
|
40% |
|
1 In-course Test (1
Hour) |
20% |
|
1 Essay/Project |
20% |
|
Final Examination |
|
60% |
LEVEL III
F34A: FRENCH LANGUAGE
IIIA (3 credits, Semester 1)
F34A continues the integrated approach to the development
of skills started at Level II. Using a range of authentic
documents. Students will focus on interactive communication
in a number of different contexts, both oral and written.
In
written expression, students will, for example, learn how
to write formal letters for job applications, cvs and other
real-world
tasks. The aim of instruction at this level is to further
develop in students such skills as may be necessary to function
in
French in their chosen careers. Evaluation is by means of
in-course testing and at-home assignments in the range of
skill
areas studied.
PRE-REQUISITE: F24A
TEXTS:
Le résumé de texte:
Galliard & Launay
Le
Petit Robert 1: A. Rey
Collins-Robert French-English Dictionary: Atkins,
Duval & Milne
French
Grammar and Usage: Hawkins & Towell
Reflets
3: Dollez & Pons (Units 7 to 12)
INSTRUCTION: 6 hours per week: 4 tutorial classes, 1 hour
lab, 1 conversation class
| EVALUATION: |
100% Coursework |
|
|
Oral expression |
25% |
|
Written expression |
25% |
|
Listening Comprehension |
25% |
|
Reading Comprehension |
25% |
F34B: FRENCH LANGAUAGE
IIIB (3 credits, Semester 2)
The aim of the instruction at this level is to further develop
in students such skills as may be necessary to function in
French
in their chosen careers. In this course, students will continue
their focus on translation of texts from French into English
and
from English into French. Their proficiency will be further
enhanced, through the graded approach adopted in F24B, through
the translation of texts drawn from a variety of sources.
More emphasis will be placed at this level on the meaning-based
approach to translation, with equal emphasis placed on language
and style. Evaluation is by means of in-course testing and
at-home assignments in the range of skill areas studied.
PRE-REQUISITE: F24B or F211
TEXTS: Bilingual
Dictionary: The New Robert-Collins French Dictionary
French Grammar and Usage: Hawkins & Towell
Annotated Texts for Translation, French to English:
B.J. Adab
La Traduction de l’anglais au francais: Ballard Michel
Stylistique comparee du francais et de l’anglais: J.P.
Vinay and J Darbelnet
| EVALUATION: |
100% Coursework |
|
|
Oral expression |
20% |
|
Listening Comprehension |
20% |
|
Translation into English |
30% |
|
Translation into French |
30% |
F30A: BUSINESS
FRENCH (3 credits, Semester 1)
The aim of this course is to provide students with the mastery
of basic Commercial French and to improve their knowledge
and use of the language in general and in business-related
situations.
PRE-REQUISITE: A pass in F211 or F24A
CO-REQUISITE: F34A
TEXT: Le
Nouveau French for Business: Le Goffe, Hatier International
INSTRUCTION: 5 hours per week
| EVALUATION: |
In-course Assessment |
|
60% |
|
Written Comprehension |
15% |
|
Written expression |
20% |
|
Translation |
15% |
|
Oral |
10% |
|
Final exam (2 hrs.) |
|
40% |
F31R: FRENCH
FOR INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES (3 credits,
Summer)
French is one of the major languages of the United Nations
and other International Institutions. In response to increased
demand for specialised foreign language courses, this course
will introduce students to the techincal French of international
relations and negotiations. This course is designed to reproduce
an international conference setting during which various aspects
of diploamtic negotiations will be envisaged with a view to
using French at the formal / foreign affairs level.
At the end of the course students should
be able to
• Demonstrate understanding of French spoken in a formal/diplomatic
setting
• Read articles in French on international issues.
• Write press reviews, press releases in French about
an international issue.
• Express a personal view about a topical International
issue in French
• Express a simulated official view about a topical
International issue in French
• Simulate an official address in French
• Simulate a press conference in French
PRE-REQUISITE: A pass in F211 or F24A
CO-REQUISITE: F34A
TEXTS:
La Conférence Internationale et ses variantes:
Cali, Cheval & Zabardi. Hachette, 1995
Audio-visual materail from TV5 (such as Kiosque, Une fois
par mois, Le dessous des cartes);
Articles from journals such as Le monde diplomatique.
| EVALUATION: |
100% Coursework |
|
3 Oral Presentations |
50% |
|
1 In-class Test |
25% |
|
1 Take-home Assignment |
25% |
F35H: FRENCH CARIBBEAN
LITERATURE, FILM AND CULTURE II: HAITI (3 credits,
Semester 2) (Research-linked
course)
[NOTE: This course may be taken to satisfy the Caribbean Studies
(AR3X0) requirement and the requirement for the major]
This course explores aesthetic issues facing Haitian writers,
against the background of the political and social condition
of literary production. It examines the work of major writers
in the country and in the Haitian Diaspora. It also examines aspects of Hatian
culture and film.
PRE-REQUISITE: F14A or F111, and F13C or any other Level I Literature course
(English/Spanish).
INSTRUCTION: 3 hours per
week (2 Lectures, 1 Tutorial)
TEXT:
Compére Général Soleil: Jacques Stéphen Alexis
L ' Homme sur les quais (film): Raoul Peek
La Petite corruption: Yanick Lahens
| EVALUATION: |
Coursework |
|
50% |
|
Written Tutorial Presentation |
15% |
|
2500 - 3000 Word Research Paper |
35% |
|
2-hour Final Examination |
|
50% |
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