•   French 1 FRE001AS2AE-3017 18.08.2025-12.12.2025  5   (IBEB1PA1, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    A student who has completed this course or has acquired equal knowledge will be able to
    - manage in basic oral or written everyday situations/ use the elementary structures of the language in basic and written everyday situations
    - recognize the basic cultural specificity of the French speaking countries
    - recognize the cultural and language diversity and language
    - plan his/her future language studies.
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    No prerequisite course required
    Contents
    - Pronunciation & intonation
    - Basic structures of the Language
    - Small talk -situations
    - Introducing itself, discuss studies & work
    - Ordering in a restaurant
    - Traveling
    - Getting information about the country and the culture
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

    The student can use the French language with assistance, when speaking and writing, in work and everyday life very basic situations. S/he needs more practice regarding the pronunciation and the structures of the language, and his/her vocabulary is limited. S/he has some knowledge regarding the cultural aspects, and he/she is somewhat familiar with the diversity of the work environment.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    The student can use the French language quite independently, when speaking or writing, in work and everyday life basic situations, and to apply the knowledge in practical situations of communication. S/he manages quite well regarding the pronunciation and the structures of the language, and his/her vocabulary is satisfactory. S/he has a good knowledge of the cultural aspects, and he/she understands the diversity of the work environment.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    The student can use the French language independently, when speaking and writing, in work and everyday life basic situations, and he/she can be a confident and productive participant in many practical situations of communication. S/he performs very well with the pronunciation and the structures of the language, and his/her vocabulary is versatile. S/he has a very good knowledge of the cultural aspects, and he/she can cope with the diversity of the work environment.

    Teaching methods and instruction

    Contact sessions

    Learning material and recommended literature

    All material in Moodle

    Campus

    Pasila Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Mid-term exam: Wednesday 22nd of October, 17:45-19:15
    Final exam: Wednesday 10th of December, 17:45-19:15
    Re-take exam for the all course, once the course is over: Link in Moodle

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    18.08.2025 - 12.12.2025

    Learning assignments

    1 mid-term exam : 40% of the total grade 1 final exam: 40% of the total grade 4 assignments: 20% of the total grade

    Enrollment

    14.05.2025 - 22.05.2025

    Content scheduling

    Starting Wednesday 20.08, until Wednesday 10.12
    Contact sessions on Wednesdays, 17:40-20:30

    Groups
    • IBEB1PA1
    • EVENING
    • CONTACT
    • TRBPAFRE
    • EXCH
    Teachers

    Laurianne Bellotti

    Seats

    15 - 45

    Degree Programme

    INTBBA International Business

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    0.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5