Aims

Analyse, in a interdisciplinary perspective, what the epistemological stakes are in the different subjects and contexts of the teaching of French (as a mother tongue or as a second or foreign language)

Main themes

1. History and sociological elements of the teaching of French.
2. In-depth study of the bases of the teaching of French : what set of values and knowledge types should be ascribed to it ? What part should be allocated to the teachers ?
3. What kind of concepts and problems can come out of the reference subjects of the teaching of French : psychocognitive approach, social and anthropological sciences, language science , text and literature sciences.

Content and teaching methods

1. History and sociology of the teaching of French.
2. Problems encountered when teaching French : Which value and knowledge types whould be ascribed to it ? What part should be allocated to the teachers ?
3. The reference subjects of the French course : psychocognitive approach, social sciences,
language science , text and literature sciences.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Prerequisites : It is mandatory for the students, enrolled on the program of the Roman Studies, to follow this course in the 3rd year. The other students must have followed a didactic course for French teaching.

Evaluation : Oral Presentation on an issue chosen by the student reflecting the knowledge of the course and some personal reading. This presentation can be completed with a written paper.

Teaching materials : The students are given a list of bibliographic suggestions and copies of slides and documents used at each session.

Others : Unlimited number of students. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of this course, it is advisable that at least 2 professors, having different special knowledges, give this course.
Each week, during a term, a theme of the course will undergo an analysis by a teaching staff member, followed by an interactive reflection with the students.

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