Over the course of the academic year, students will work toward a C1-C2 language proficiency level

Oral Interaction C1

I can express myself fluently and spontaneously without having to look too hard for words. I can use language flexibly and effectively in social and professional relationships. I can formulate ideas and opinions accurately and skillfully connect my utterances with those of other interlocutors.

Oral Production C1

I can present clear and articulate descriptions of complex topics, integrating subtopics, developing specific points and concluding appropriately.

Oral Interaction C2

I can participate effortlessly in any conversation and discussion and am familiar with idiomatic and colloquial expressions. I can express myself fluently and accurately render subtle nuances of meaning. In cases of difficulty, I can return to the speech and rephrase it so fluently that hardly anyone notices. 

Oral Production C2

I can present clear, fluent descriptions or arguments in a style appropriate to the context and with an effective logical structure that can help the recipient identify the salient points to be remembered. of the listener on the most important points and adapt my language to the style of the moment and that of the listener.

According to the CEFR guidelines, oral expression, or oral production, is an issuer-recipient relationship accompanied by oral production in a given communication context.
Each oral expression begins with ideas in the form of information, different opinions or feelings, with objectives that vary according to the learner's age, role and social status; and must have a structure that develops logically, with concrete examples and relevant and clear conclusions.
The oral message, which is immediate, produces effects on its listener; everything is accompanied by gestures, gaze, mimicry, and the speaker's voice. Oral expression can therefore include the nonverbal (in the form of gestures, signs, smiles, and various gestural expressions adapted to the communicative situation), the voice (volume, articulation of sounds, speed of voice or intonation so that communication is expressive), pauses, silences, and glances (to check the level of understanding of the verbal message) of the learner and his or her teacher.

The course puts the focus on oral communication through an intensive and interactive approach, with the aim of honing students' language skills, enhancing their ability to express themselves clearly, persuasively and professionally in French.

The curriculum is structured to develop discussion, presentation and negotiation skills, addressing cultural and linguistic issues relevant to various professional fields. Students will explore effective communication techniques through practical simulations and group activities, with the goal of achieving a high degree of mastery of technical and specialized language.

General Objectives.

• To improve the ability to express oneself orally on complex and specific issues related to the topics of culture, research and education
• Strengthen specialized vocabulary and improve fluency of speech.
• Develop the ability to argue, persuade and present ideas in a clear and structured manner.

PROGRAM

Débat
Various topics related to French and Francophone culture/topics will be proposed to students from audio and video. Students will be expected to be able to coherently return the content, then express a personal opinion on a specific aspect of the material heard, and argue clearly and precisely, using the technique of debate

• Identification and Synthesis: Be able to identify the main theme, key words, different phases and articulation of the sound document.
• Argumentation: Defend a point of view with solid, well-structured arguments.
• Clear Expression: Use an appropriate and clear level of language for the communication situation.
• Presentation: Know how to present a topic by working effectively (both individually and in groups).
• Constructive Critique: Provide constructive and well-reasoned critique of the content analyzed.
• Creating a TED TALK.

Goal: To produce a fluid and elaborate speech with an effective logical structure on a complex subject

During the second semester, students will be required to prepare a TED TALK on one of the topics covered in class, or on another topic of interest to the student, subject to the approval of the CEL.

Each student will then be required to present his or her exposition in class

The teaching material prepared by the language assistant in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the language assistant specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Course books

The prepared materials will be available on the Blended platform

EXAM STRUCTURE

During the assessment, students will be asked to talk a
bout one of the topics covered in class and the Ted Talk conducted.