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The Institute teaches the French Language at six levels - First Junior, Second Junior, First Senior, Second Senior, Diploma I and Diploma II. The duration of each level is three months. For details regarding admissions, please go to Admissions.

The participation of French industries in the Indian market is growing. Students are also interested to pursue studies in France. The French course at the Institute will be helpful to those who wish to make a career in multinational ventures which need French knowing personnel or to meet the demands in the academic field.

The course in French is designed to take a beginner to a level where he/she will be able to express himself freely and read a book without consulting the dictionary. It is said that for any language about 1000 words are needed for a basic knowledge, about 2600 words for reading a newspaper, and around 4500 words for reading a novel. The main targets of the course are gradually building up the necessary vocabulary, inculcating grammatical knowledge and usage, and giving conversational skills in French language. By the time the students reach the Diploma level of the course, they are able to read and speak in French as well as do basic translation work.

 

SYLLABUS FOR FRENCH COURSE - First Junior

At this level student develops reading, writing, listening and communication skills and student can make simple conversations pertaining to real life situations.

A detailed session plan will be given at the start of the course.

Prescribed textbooks

    1. LE NOUVEAU SANS FRONTIÈRES 1 - TEXTBOOK Unit 1 & 2
    2. LE NOUVEAU SANS FRONTIÈRES 1 - WORKBOOK
    3. CD, Selected passages for reading practice.

 

SYLLABUS FOR FRENCH COURSE - SECOND JUNIOR

At this level the student can make simple conversations in present, past and future tenses, can appear for DELF-A1.

Prescribed textbooks

    1. LE NOUVEAU SANS FRONTIÈRES 1 - units 3 & 4
    2. LE NOUVEAU SANS FRONTIÈRES 1    WORKBOOK

 

SYLLABUS FOR FRENCH COURSE - FIRST SENIOR

Reading of more difficult texts with explanation in French. Higher grammar: more irregular verbs and agreements with different auxiliaries, all in direct method. Recitation and delivery of small speeches in French. Hearing recorded cassettes and other audio-visual aids. Writing: compositions and rewriting stories with emphasis on vocabulary building with stylistics in mind. History and geography of France. Habits and customs.

Prescribed textbooks

      1. LE NOUVEAU SANS FRONTIÈRES 2 - TEXTBOOK Unit 1 & 2
      2. LE NOUVEAU SANS FRONTIÈRES 2 - WORKBOOK
      3. CD, Selected passages for reading practice.

 

SYLLABUS FOR FRENCH COURSE - SECOND SENIOR

At the end of the senior level the student can converse freely using complex structures.  The student can write informal letters and simple compositions and he/she can appear for DELF - A2

Prescribed textbooks

      1. LE NOUVEAU SANS FRONTIÈRES 2 - TEXTBOOK Unit 3 & 4
      2. LE NOUVEAU SANS FRONTIÈRES 2 - WORKBOOK
      3. CD,  Selected passages for reading practice.

 

SYLLABUS FOR FRENCH COURSE - FIRST DIPLOMA

At his level the student will be able to converse freely, discuss current topics and social issues.  The student can make presentations, translate from French to English and vice-versa.

 

Prescribed text books:

 

LE NOUVEAU SANS FRONTIÈRES 3 -  Units 1 & 2

 Extracts from literary works.

 

SYLLABUS FOR FRENCH COURSE - SECOND DIPLOMA

At his level the student will be able to converse freely, discuss current topics and social issues.  The student can make presentations, translate from French to English and vice-versa.

 

Prescribed text books:

 
LE NOUVEAU SANS FRONTIÈRES 3 -  Units 3 & 4

 Extracts from literary works.

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