AP/FR 3082 3.00
Advanced Oral French (CEFR C1)
This language course focuses on advanced techniques of oral communication, and the mastery of listening comprehension and speaking skills. Students will learn to understand controversial issues, participate in discussions, moderate debates in real time, and construct valid arguments to support a point of view.
The objective of this course is to enable students to broaden and master the skills related to oral production introduced in earlier courses, and to develop their critical reflection skills through study and discussion of major themes related to the Francophone world. The course will cover techniques of argumentation including how to clearly articulate a position, convince and persuade. Various models of communication will be covered such as interviews, round-table discussions and debates. Students will be called upon to organise well-researched and thought-out group discussions relating to issues in the global Francophonie.
Prerequisites: AP/FR 2082 3.00 with a minimum grade of C.
Course credit exclusions: AP/FR 3089 6.00