French
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The course aims to present, on the one hand, the morphosyntactic structures of intermediate and advanced level of the French language and, on the other, through the study of texts dedicated to a specific theme related to international relations, a correct methodology of analysis that takes into account not only the grammatical and lexical dimension but also that logical and argumentative.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students will have acquired grammatical knowledge at an intermediate/advanced level and will be able to correctly analyze texts related to international relations of medium complexity. The reading exercises in the classroom will also have improved their level of oral expression, both phonetically and argumentatively. In general, at the end of the course, students will reach a linguistic competence equal to level B2 of the Common European Framework (CEFR).
Lesson period: First trimester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First trimester
The programme of the French Language for International Relations course for the academic year 2023-24 is provisional.
The final programme and all practical information will be made available on the course website on the myAriel platform.
The final programme and all practical information will be made available on the course website on the myAriel platform.
Course syllabus
The GRAMMATICAL PROGRAMME covers the following topics:
A. LE GROUPE VERBAL
1. les pronoms personnels sujet et complément (clitiques et disjoints)
2. la conjugaison des verbes réguliers et des plus fréquents verbes irréguliers (see list on the course website on the myAriel platform):
a) INDICATIF: présent, imparfait, passé composé, plus-que-parfait, futur simple et futur antérieur;
b) CONDITIONNEL: présent et passé;
c) SUBJONCTIF: présent et passé;
d) participe présent et gérondif
3. la phrase passive
4. la phrase négative
5. la phrase interrogative
6. les gallicismes
B. LES PROPOSITIONS SUBORDONNÉES
1. les propositions relatives
2. les propositions de temps
3. les propositions de cause
4. les propositions de conséquence
5. les propositions de but
6. les propositions conditionnelles (phrase hypothétique)
7. les propositions concessives
MONOGRAPHIC COURSE
«La théorie libérale de l'État et le débat politique contemporain». The course will consist of the analysis of lexical-grammatical structures and logical arguments developed in texts by classical and contemporary authors.
A. LE GROUPE VERBAL
1. les pronoms personnels sujet et complément (clitiques et disjoints)
2. la conjugaison des verbes réguliers et des plus fréquents verbes irréguliers (see list on the course website on the myAriel platform):
a) INDICATIF: présent, imparfait, passé composé, plus-que-parfait, futur simple et futur antérieur;
b) CONDITIONNEL: présent et passé;
c) SUBJONCTIF: présent et passé;
d) participe présent et gérondif
3. la phrase passive
4. la phrase négative
5. la phrase interrogative
6. les gallicismes
B. LES PROPOSITIONS SUBORDONNÉES
1. les propositions relatives
2. les propositions de temps
3. les propositions de cause
4. les propositions de conséquence
5. les propositions de but
6. les propositions conditionnelles (phrase hypothétique)
7. les propositions concessives
MONOGRAPHIC COURSE
«La théorie libérale de l'État et le débat politique contemporain». The course will consist of the analysis of lexical-grammatical structures and logical arguments developed in texts by classical and contemporary authors.
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of basic French vocabulary and grammar is mandatory (minimum level: A2 CEFR). The course will be held entirely in French. For the lexico-grammatical comparative analysis between French and Italian, a good knowledge of Italian is also recommended.
Teaching methods
The monographic course includes the analysis of the scheduled texts with the active participation of the students (reading aloud, linguistic analysis, discussions on the topics developed in the texts).
Grammar exercises include the presentation of intermediate/advanced level grammar rules, with exercises to check and consolidate the notions learned.
Grammar exercises include the presentation of intermediate/advanced level grammar rules, with exercises to check and consolidate the notions learned.
Teaching Resources
GRAMMATICAL TEST
Any grammar of the French language at intermediate/advanced level (B1/B2) with exercises.
Recommended text for the revision of basic knowledge (A1/A2):
- Di Giura M., Huw Thomas R., Waglé A., Grammaire contrastive for english speakers (A1/A2), Clé International, Paris, 2015.
ORAL EXAMINATION
1) PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING THE COURSE
Bramati A. (edited by), La théorie libérale de l'État et le débat politique contemporain, LUMI, Milan 2024 (available from 23 September 2024).
To actively follow the lessons, interested students must retrieve the text within the first week of the course. For the purchase, please contact the Libreria LUMI in Sesto San Giovanni: e-mail: [email protected]; tel. 02.83.41.38.30 or 338.9955081.
2) PROGRAMME FOR STUDENTS NON ATTENDING THE COURSE
Students who will not be able to attend the lectures will replace the anthology La théorie libérale de l'État et le débat politique contemporain with independent study of a volume of their choice from Group A and a volume of their choice from Group B (two volumes in total).
GROUP A
- Badiou Alain, Notre mal vient de plus loin. Penser les tueries du 13 novembre, Fayard, Paris 2016.
- Leschi Didier, Ce grand dérangement. L'immigration en face, Gallimard Tracts, Paris, 2023 (nouvelle édition).
- Van Reybrouck David, Nous colonisons l'avenir, Actes Sud, Arles, 2023.
GROUP B
- Carrère Emmanuel, V13. Chronique judiciaire, Gallimard Folio, Paris, 2024
- Eribon Didier, Retour à Reims, Flammarion, Paris, 2010.
- Fassin Didier, Punir. Une passion contemporaine, Le Seuil, Paris, 2017.
- Van Reybrouck David, Contre les élections, Actes Sud, Arles, 2014.
Any grammar of the French language at intermediate/advanced level (B1/B2) with exercises.
Recommended text for the revision of basic knowledge (A1/A2):
- Di Giura M., Huw Thomas R., Waglé A., Grammaire contrastive for english speakers (A1/A2), Clé International, Paris, 2015.
ORAL EXAMINATION
1) PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING THE COURSE
Bramati A. (edited by), La théorie libérale de l'État et le débat politique contemporain, LUMI, Milan 2024 (available from 23 September 2024).
To actively follow the lessons, interested students must retrieve the text within the first week of the course. For the purchase, please contact the Libreria LUMI in Sesto San Giovanni: e-mail: [email protected]; tel. 02.83.41.38.30 or 338.9955081.
2) PROGRAMME FOR STUDENTS NON ATTENDING THE COURSE
Students who will not be able to attend the lectures will replace the anthology La théorie libérale de l'État et le débat politique contemporain with independent study of a volume of their choice from Group A and a volume of their choice from Group B (two volumes in total).
GROUP A
- Badiou Alain, Notre mal vient de plus loin. Penser les tueries du 13 novembre, Fayard, Paris 2016.
- Leschi Didier, Ce grand dérangement. L'immigration en face, Gallimard Tracts, Paris, 2023 (nouvelle édition).
- Van Reybrouck David, Nous colonisons l'avenir, Actes Sud, Arles, 2023.
GROUP B
- Carrère Emmanuel, V13. Chronique judiciaire, Gallimard Folio, Paris, 2024
- Eribon Didier, Retour à Reims, Flammarion, Paris, 2010.
- Fassin Didier, Punir. Une passion contemporaine, Le Seuil, Paris, 2017.
- Van Reybrouck David, Contre les élections, Actes Sud, Arles, 2014.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The examination consists of two tests:
- written test: grammar test aimed at verifying the knowledge of morphosyntactic structures at intermediate and advanced level of the French language.
- oral test: interview aimed at testing knowledge of the logical structure and arguments developed in the texts analysed during the course.
Further information on the myAriel platform course webpage.
- written test: grammar test aimed at verifying the knowledge of morphosyntactic structures at intermediate and advanced level of the French language.
- oral test: interview aimed at testing knowledge of the logical structure and arguments developed in the texts analysed during the course.
Further information on the myAriel platform course webpage.
L-LIN/04 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - FRENCH - University credits: 9
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Bramati Alberto Giordano
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Professor:
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