SLOVENE - Elementary level

lslov1100  2017-2018  Louvain-la-Neuve

SLOVENE - Elementary level
9 credits
90.0 h
Q1 and Q2

  This learning unit is not being organized during year 2017-2018.

Language
Prerequisites
None (basic course).
The course is open to everyone (UCL students, UCL staff, students not otherwise registered at UCL).
Main themes
The course tackles different topics (such as leisure, travel, home, advertising).
  • Code: ability to master the basic vocabulary and the basic structures of the Slovene language.
    Oral expression: focus on the ability to communicate in Slovene rather than on language correctness. However, phonetic correctness will be specifically stressed.
  • Culture: special care will be given to raise students' awareness of the Slovene culture at all skill levels.
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

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Reading comprehension :

  • reading short simple texts and short simple personal letters,
  • finding specific expected information in everyday material

> CEFR A2

Listening comprehension - individually :

  • to understand most frequent sentences and vocabulary;  

Listening comprehension - interactively :

  • to catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements

> CEFR A2

Oral expression - individually:

  • to describe in simple terms one¿s family and other people, one¿s living conditions, educational background, and present or most recent activity;  

Oral expression - interactively:

  • simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities;
  • very short social exchanges

> CEFR A2

Written expression:

  • short, simple messages;
  • filling in very simple forms

> CEFR A1
 

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
Objectives/
  • level A2 of the CEFRL for oral expression, listening and reading comprehension
  • level A1 of the CEFRL for written expression.
Methods and content:
  • extension and consolidation of vocabulary and grammar structures
  • listening and reading exercises
  • oral exercises (individual and interactive)
  • written exercises
  • activities on general topics.
Teaching methods
Learning is contextualized by original or edited texts (reading or listening comprehension).
Vocabulary and basic grammatical structures are trained, consolidated and extended via written and oral exercises (drills, roleplays, interviews, conversations in groups of 2 or 4 people).
Evaluation methods
Different marks are taken into account in the global mark.
  • Continuous assessment is based on tests and self-evaluative tests during the year (no certificative assessment). Assessment methods will be adapted to the situation of the student.
  • Evaluation (with the help of ICT and e-learning) will also be carried out regularly by the teacher during the student's stay abroad.
    Students enrolled in ILV for this course who pass the exam are eligible for the elementary Slovene level certificate delivered by the ILV (CEFR A2 level).
Other information
  • Workload : classroom hours : 90; homework
    Self-study : 120 hours.
  • The teacher is available during his/her office hours and can be contacted by e-mail.
  • Guidance at the multimedia room of the ILV
Bibliography
Supports :
  1. méthode A, B, C ... 1, 2, 3, gremo parue chez Center za slov. kot drugi/tuji jezik
  2. cassettes audio
  3. CD-Rom d'auto-apprentissage édité par l'ILV.
Faculty or entity
ILV


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies
HORI1BA
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