French language registers – colloquial language and slang

general courses

French B2

Classroom

Discussion of language registers along with their situating in environmental and social contexts. Presentation of the roles of everyday language. Characterization of everyday language and jargon: aspects of language subject to change and basic mechanisms of colloquial language. The significance of understanding everyday language and jargon in acquiring and improving communication and cultural skills."

General aim of the classes: Identification of language registers. Mastering the skills of communication in various French-speaking environments, with a particular emphasis on the role of everyday language and slang.

Discussion of language registers along with their situating in environmental and social contexts: literary French, everyday, colloquial, informal, and jargon. Presentation of the roles of everyday language: social, cryptographic, recreational. Characterization of everyday language and jargon: aspects of language subject to change - vocabulary, pronunciation, intonation. Basic mechanisms of colloquial language - abbreviations, borrowing from dialects and foreign languages, conscious disregard for correctness in language usage.

The importance of understanding everyday language and jargon in acquiring and improving communication and cultural skills.

Specific objectives:

• Recognizing language registers and their significance in daily communication.

• Enrichment of French vocabulary.

• Basic mastery of using French everyday language and jargon in practice.

• Engaging in daily communication within French-speaking environments, increasing confidence and certainty in one's ability to communicate in French in diverse situations.

• Exploring the works of unconventional artists (literature, music, film)

The literature presented below includes studies that allow for expanding knowledge on selected subjects.

1. BERNET Ch., REZEAU P., Dictionnaire du français parlé. Le monde des expressions familières, Seuil, 1989

2. BOUDARD A., Dictionnaire de l’ argot, Larousse, 1995

3. CARADEC F., N’ ayons pas peur des mots ! Dictionnaire du français argotique et populaire, Larousse, 1998

4. CELLARD J., REY A., Dictionnaire du français non-conventionnel, Hachette, 1991

5. COLIN J.-P., MEVEL J.-P., Dictionnaire de l’ argot, Larousse, 1995

6. DECUGIS J.-M., ZEMOURI A., Paroles des banlieues, Plon, 1995

7. DUNETON C., Le guide du français familier, Seuil, 1998

8. EDOUARD R., Dictionnaire des injures, 10 / 18 (Sand et Tchou), 2004

9. GOUDAILLER J.-P., Comment tu tchatches ! Dictionnaire du français contemporain des cités, Maisonneuve et Larose, 2001

10. MERLE P., Le Dico du français qui se cause, Éditions Milan, 1998

11. MERLE P., Dictionnaire du français branché suivi du Guide du français tic et toc, Seuil, 1989

12. SEGUIN B., TEILLARD F., Les Céfrans parlent aux Français. Chronique de la langue des cités, Calmann-Lévy, 1996

Learning outcomes: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

- student is able to describe and define the most important features of literary and artistic currents in the history of French literature

- student will be able to name the most important French writers and allocate them to literary and artistic currents

- a student will be able to pay attention to the presence of a variety of themes in literature - including rare and surprising ones

- student is aware of the importance of literature as an integral part of French culture (European culture, global culture).

Student:

K_W01 has well-structured basic knowledge in the fields of science and scientific disciplines specific to the field of philology, French language teaching, oriented towards practical applications in the selected sphere of educational activity

K_W02 has well-structured basic knowledge covering selected areas of science and scientific disciplines specific to his/her field of study, oriented towards practical applications in a selected field of activity

K_W03 knows basic terminology in the fields of science and scientific disciplines specific to language teaching

K_U09 is able to argue substantively using the views of other authors and to formulate conclusions

K_U10 is able to communicate, using various communication channels and techniques, with experts in the fields of science and scientific disciplines specific to his/her field of study, in Polish and in a foreign language

K_U11 is able to prepare typical written works in Polish and in a foreign language, considered to be fundamental for the fields of science and scientific disciplines specific to his/her field of study, concerning detailed issues, using basic theoretical approaches and a variety of sources

K_U12 is able to prepare oral presentations, in Polish and in a foreign language, relating to specific problems, using basic theoretical approaches and a variety of sources

K_K02 is able to cooperate and work in a group, taking up various roles

K_K03 is able to determine priorities in order to accomplish a task defined by him/herself or others

K_K05 is aware of the responsibility for the preservation of the cultural heritage of the region, the country and Europe

Student’s workload during the semester:

- lecture participation: 30 hours

- self-study: 30 hours (revising for the exam, reading literary texts,

work necessary to achieve the assumed learning outcomes)

Two unexcused absences are allowed per semester. Exceeding the limit of four absences will require completion of additional written work for credit.

Course completion is based on attendance and active participation, with the final assessment being determined through a quiz (covering material presented during classes).

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