French Language Teaching Research Articles

The Use Of Teaching Media In Expression Orale (Speaking) Class At French Education Study Program

The purpose of this study is to find and describe the use of teaching media and find out its role in improving students’ learning outcomes at French Language Education Study Program of Manado State University. This research uses classroom action research methods. The results show that the use of teaching media effectively improved student learning outcomes by increasing stundents’ mastery of learning subject by 20% and increasing student learning outcomes by 11.34%. The use of teaching media makes the teaching and learning process more interesting and arouses student interest and motivation.

Leveraging French Pedagogy with Multimedia at Tertiary Education

study investigated the need for French language to survive at the tertiary level of education in Nigeria. This necessarily means the adoption of a pedagogy that motivates learners as well as teaches them the language. The background focuses on the print-driven traditional educational approaches as having resulted in a mismatch and disconnect between what is taught to learners currently and what goes on in the wider society; and as such, raises a number of barriers to accessing learning. Literature on the concept of multimedia was reviewed. Information on institutions global movement towards multimedia usage is reviewed. A qualitative research on its efficacy during lecture was carried out. Findings are presented and conclusion is that basic introduction to integration of multimedia as an innovation teaching and learning strategy of French language is necessary. Finally, recommendations were proffered in of support multimedia.

Issues in French Language Learning in Nigeria

There are issues that French Language teachers face while carrying out their day to day activities in the classroom. Some of them include mother tongue interference, use of instructional materials, challenges of the modern technological facilities, confusion of the target French Language and even the learners’ and teachers’ personal challenges too, etc. These challenges can affect the learning processes in French Language classrooms. This paper will discuss some issues faced in the French Language classroom and proffer recommendations to tackle some of these issues.

French Language Teacher Trainees Perception of Pedagogical Content Knowledge in French Language

Abstract The overall goal of this study was to find out French language teacher trainees perception of pedagogical content knowledge in French language. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population comprised of all 415 French undergraduate students’ in the Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education and, the Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Arts of a Nigerian University. A total of 108 French students were selected from the population through a simple random sampling technique as the sample for the study. A likert type questionnaire with a four point scale was validated by three experts. Using the Cronbach Alpha statistic, a reliability coefficient of 0.75 was obtained. Data was analyzed using means and standard deviation and a criterion mean of 2.50 was used for acceptance and rejection. The results show that Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) is capable of developing French teacher trainees’ competences in problem solving skills, erases possible misconceptions and erroneous reasoning, simulates the use of various representations and instruction of knowledge and helps in the development of proactive thinking, attitude and self-confidence. It was therefore, recommended that more methodology courses should be designed and implemented to help the trainees content knowledge as well as pedagogical content knowledge so that they can serve effectively as twenty first century language teachers.

French Learners’ Opinion About the Effect of Study Abroad Experience on Language Learning

According to the majority of learners and educators, the best way to learn a second language is to live in a country where this language is spoken. To become proficient in a second language, study abroad is admitted as ‘sine qua non’. Several studies demonstrated the positive impact of the study abroad experience. However, they usually measured language gains by test scores. Fewer studies consider the value of learners’ view of their personal and linguistic development during study abroad. The aim of this study is to enlighten the perceptions of French learners study abroad experience and how a L2 is learned. We used semi-structured interview for collecting data from six students of French Language Teaching Department at Anadolu University. The subjects stayed in France during 2012-2013 academic year, one or two semesters with Erasmus exchange program. Students reported that they have gained fluency and their self-confidence has developed after the experience.

Opération Amérique: Québec’s Soft Power Applied to French Language Teaching in the United States

ABSTRACTOpération Amérique refers to the coordinated efforts of René Lévesque’s Parti Québécois government beginning late 1970s to promote Québec’s interests in the United States. The general goals and strategies of Opération Amérique suggest that it presents a case of soft power. However, the specific actions implemented as well as their effects have barely been explored. An analysis of original documents pertaining to Opération Amérique indicates that specific groups in the United States—namely, French professors—were targeted with the hope that they would improve perceptions of Québec in the United States. An examination of French textbooks used in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s shows an increase in Canada/Québec content, which may reflect the influence of Opération Amérique on French teaching practices.

Exploring Trends in 21st Century Canadian K-12 French as Second Language Research: A Research Synthesis

This research synthesis aims to investigate the broader trends in K-12 French as a second language (FSL) published research from 2000-2017 (inclusive). We assembled a database of 181 peer-reviewed articles relating to FSL education to examine what we already know about specific issues. We used Nvivo 11 (Pro) to facilitate coding the articles for key words and findings (among other codes). Four prevalent research topics emerged in terms of frequency of occurrence: literacy, French language form, French language instruction, and student background. In this article, after exploring each issue by synthesizing main findings, we summarize what we know and what remains to be discovered about each topic. We conclude by suggesting relevant directions for future research, such as focusing on programs other than French immersion and working with First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities to better understand FSL learning in these contexts.

A French Teacher Training Model: A Case of Macedonia

Bu çalışmada Türkiye’deki ve Makedonya’daki Fransızca öğretmeni yetiştirme modellerinin karşılaştırılması ve bu karşılaştırma sonucunda modellerin değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Birbirinden oldukça farklı iki öğretmen yetiştirme modeli olan Hacettepe Üniversitesi Fransız Dili Eğitimi Anabilim Dalı lisans programı ile Aziz Kiril ve Metodiy Üniversitesi Fransızca Öğretmenliği lisans programları nicelik ve nitelik açısından karşılaştırılmış, elde edilen veriler yorumlanmıştır. Her iki ülkede Fransızcanın yabancı dil olarak yeri, öğretmen yetiştirme sistemi ve öğretim programlarının içeriği konularına odaklanan bu karşılaştırmalı çalışmanın sonucunda ulaşılan verilere göre, Türkiye modelinde Fransızca öğretmeni özellikle meslek bilgisi ve genel kültür açısından daha donanımlı olarak mezun olmaktadır. Meslek bilgisi derslerinin nicelik ve nitelik olarak çok sınırlı kaldığı Makedonya örneğinde, Fransızca öğretmeni adaylarının ağırlıklı olarak dil ve edebiyat içeriğine sahip alan derslerini aldıkları ve meslek bilgisi açısından Türkiye’deki meslektaş adaylarından geride kaldıkları gözlenmiştir. Buna karşılık Fransızca dil düzeyi olarak genelde Türk öğrencilerin ilerisinde başladıkları eğitimlerini meslek bilgisi açısından geride tamamlayan Makedon öğrenciler, ülkedeki Fransızca derslerinin Türkiye ile karşılaştırıldığında yüksek kabul edilebilecek oranıyla devlet okullarında daha fazla istihdam şansı elde edebilmektedirler.

Integration of the French Language Teacher-Trainees’ Experiences of the Teaching Practice into the Course Quality Enhancement at One University in Lesotho

The study focuses on integrating student-teachers’ experiences of the teaching practice into the quality enhancement of the course on Curriculum and Teaching of French language at a university in Lesotho. It was noticed during the lesson observations that students’ teachers who have registered for the course struggled to apply teaching methods learnt theoretically in practice. This called for immediate intervention in the form of research undertaking as the situation impacted on the quality of the course. Hence the investigation centres on “how does the integration of teacher -trainees’ experiences of the teaching practice improve the quality of the course on curriculum and teaching of French language at the university?” was conducted. The nature of the study called for both qualitative and quantitative data, hence mixed methods approach is used. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection because the study sought both experiences, opinions on how the course could be improved as well as the aggregation of some responses. Fourth year students undertaking the course on curriculum and teaching of French language during the 2016/2017 academic year constituted the population for the case under study. Findings indicate that most student-teachers of French language found the teaching practice to be challenging. In conclusion the study shows that integrating student teachers’ experiences of the teaching practice can contribute to the quality enhancement of the course under investigation. Keywords: Integration, French language Teacher-trainees, Experiences, Course quality enhancement DOI : 10.7176/JEP/10-14-08 Publication date :May 31 st 2019

АВТЕНТИЧНІ МЕДІА-РЕСУРСИ ЯК ЗАСІБ ФОРМУВАННЯ У МАЙБУТНІХ УЧИТЕЛІВ ФРАНЦУЗЬКОЇ МОВИ МІЖКУЛЬТУРНОЇ КОМУНІКАТИВНОЇ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІ

In the article it is identified the role of authentic media-resources for development of students – prospective French language teachers intercultural communicative competency at language practice lecture room studies. All components of intercultural communicative competency as the target for development at language high education institution are specified. Taking into account the authenticity as a powerful feature among the innovative tools of teaching foreign languages and cultures media-resources are highlighted. Among modern approaches for teaching foreign language the communicative approach, as well as for studying culture sociological, anthropological and semiotic approaches are chosen. In the context of the sociological approach any cultural event is seen as a social phenomenon and their common role in the society is studied. In the context of the anthropological approach culture questions are treated in terms of everyday life. The semiotic approach studies the culture as a sign language that can save and spread some information. As a result of scientific research types (printed, electronic, audio, visual, mixed audio-visual) and forms of authentic media-resources were identified. They are used during teaching the students foreign languages and cultures. Didactic potential of French advertisement, comic pictures (comics), movies (comedies, short films), soap operas, songs, printed and electronic media-video and multimedia reports as tools for development of students – prospective French language teachers intercultural communicative competency were researched. In the context of semiotic approach cultural signs of advertisements and comic pictures (comics) are analyzed. The feature films and video-clips are seen in the context of the anthropological approach. Articles of print media and video and multimedia reports are treated in the context of the anthropological and sociological approaches. The availability of authentic media-resources for lecturer in the Internet was emphasized. It allows its active use as modern tools for teaching students French language and culture at language practice lecture room studies.

EXPLORING TEACHER PERCEPTIONS OF ASSESSMENT IN LANGUAGES: THE FRENCH LEARNING PROGRESSION FRAMEWORK K-10

The issues in languages education identified in all major languages reports suggest that too much ‘chopping and changing’ of program goals and assessment outcomes have deeply impacted languages education in Australia (Liddicoat, Curnow, Kohler, Scrimgeour and Morgan, 2007). This has resulted in levels of language proficiency that could be considered useful for students (LoBianco and Slaughter, 2009). By working from the notion of a language progression framework, the study draws on proficiency models developed for TESOL in Australia and the CEFR in Europe, in order to analyse current assessment practices in French language education. Then, through an exploration of teacher perceptions of the usefulness of a K-10 French Learning Progression Framework, the study found that teachers agreed on the ability of such an assessment tool to reveal students’ levels of language proficiency, and that this would help to increase learner motivation. The findings revealed that considerable differences exist in the approaches to assessment between primary and secondary programs and that this significantly impacts the implementation of such a framework. The study exposed pedagogical implications for assessment, such as the need for clearer assessment outcome descriptions and the need to assist teachers in their assessment of intercultural competence. Article visualizations:

A Survay Of The Availability And Utilization Pattern Of Information And Communication Technology By French Language Teachers In Upper Basic Classes In Edo State

The study adopted the survey design to assess teachers’ use of information and communication technology in public secondary schools in Edo State. Purposive sampling technique was used to draw the sample for the study. The questionnaire titled Information and Communication Technology Availability and Utilization by French Language Teachers’ Questionnaire (ICTAUFLTQ) was used to elicit information from the teachers (respondents). Data were analyzed using frequency count and simple percentage. Findings revealed that availability of computer and internet facilities, competency level of teachers on information and communication technology was very low and inadequate to cope with the recent trend. Recommendations were made and it include the fact that government needs conscious responsibility by providing adequate information and communication gadgets/facilities to the nation’s upper basic classes for the effective implementation of the French language curriculum.

Exploring the teaching of culture in the foreign language classroom within the context of collaborative professional development: a critical participatory action research study

ABSTRACT This article describes the experience of French language teachers as they explored interculturality within a collaborative professional development environment. Participants studied how to design culture lessons for their classrooms through the lens of Intercultural Communicative Competence with the support of theoretical frameworks for intercultural learning. The findings underscore a need for teacher professional development that creates space for teachers to explore topics of interest in an in-depth and collaborative manner, that makes time for exploration of theoretical frameworks, and that models practical strategies for embedding interculturality in curricula. Furthermore, this study reveals that explicit examples of intercultural lessons taught while using the target language are needed in order for language teachers to gain confidence in this area.

Youtube as the Learning Media to Improve the Speaking Skill in Expression Orale Course

This research aims to improve the speaking skill for the students who take the oral expression course. The objects of this research are the students in the French department, especially who take the expression oral course 3. It is found that the previous class couldn’t improve the speaking skill of the students very well. Most of the students were not very interested in the learning process. From the questionnaire given, it is found that they were bored because nothing was interesting and exciting in the class. The media they used was only a book from the lecturer. So, the making learning media of expression Orale by using YouTube aims to help learners to understand French with the local cultural situation. Making learning media of speaking using YouTube based on local culture is very important to improve the learning abilities of French. This video will also be handy for French tourists who visit Indonesia, especially Medan because this video will present the real situation in Medan. The research method uses Research and Development which is carried out in the French Language Education Study Program. The results of this research show that the students are enthusiastic in the learning process, their ability in speaking is also improving, and the media supports the learning process very good.

TEACHING SPANISH IN SECONDARY SCHOOL OF LITHUANIA: POSSIBILITIES AND CHALLENGES OF SPANISH TEACHER IN 21st CENTURY

Integration into the European Union, increasing communication and cooperation between countries have brought an extensive interest in foreign languages and the need for foreign language teaching and learning has been recognized by the developers of Lithuanian education policy as an inseparable component of personal development. Teaching and learning of Romanic languages in Lithuania have been popular, exceptional, though varied. French language teaching has old traditions in both formal and non-formal education; while teaching of other Romanic languages (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, etc.) has not been legally regulated yet – teaching traditions have not been formed, there are no specific teaching syllabi and programs, a lack of methodology and experts in didactics. However, Spanish language learning in Lithuanian secondary education schools and gymnasiums is becoming more and more popular in the recent years. In Lithuanian secondary education Spanish is taught as the second and third foreign language or as an extra-curriculum activity in non-formal education. The analysis of scientific literature revealed a lack of scientific studies and publications not only about the teaching of Spanish but also comparative studies between Lithuanian and Spanish languages. Research into Spanish language teaching and learning indicates not only the increasing number of learners, but also the increasing awareness with regard to the importance and usefulness of Spanish language competence acquisition for international encounters. However, Spanish language teachers face challenges such as insufficient number of teaching hours in general education institutions, lack of qualified Spanish language teachers, insufficient provision with teaching and learning aids and other support material, no state examinations are organized which could help to determine the learners’ Spanish language competences as well as motivate learners to learn this Romanic language. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sm-2018-0020

Menggaet Lebih Banyak Tamu Francophones: Pembelajaran Bahasa Prancis bagi Warga dan Karyawan Kampung Homestay Borobudur

Learning French for residents and homestay employees in the homestay village, Dusun Ngaran, DesaBorobudur is carried out by the French Literature Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences,UGM as a community service activity in 2018. Tis learning is a follow-up of French languagetraining for homestay owners who have done in 2017. Using a tutorial system in small groups andcommunicative approaches, residents and homestay employees have been able and feel confdent ingreeting, offering, explaining, giving choices, and other verbal activities related to guests or potentialguests in French (francophones) through simple communicative expressions. Simple French languageskills are a powerful capital to attract more francophones guests to visit the homestays. Te supportof French Literature Study Program on tourism development in Borobudur Homestay Village wasalso given in the form of assistance in promoting the region's tourism potential through refnementof French language pages and brochures. Tus, francophones tourists can fnd out more easily andmore quickly their whereabouts and get to know the area in order to attract more tourists to stay ata homestay. Other results of this service are French language teaching materials in the form of textand documentary videos.

Teaching Spanish in Secondary School of Lithuania: Possibilities and Challenges of Spanish Teacher in 21st Century

Summary Integration into the European Union, increasing communication and cooperation between countries have brought an extensive interest in foreign languages and the need for foreign language teaching and learning has been recognized by the developers of Lithuanian education policy as an inseparable component of personal development. Teaching and learning of Romanic languages in Lithuania have been popular, exceptional, though varied. French language teaching has old traditions in both formal and non-formal education; while teaching of other Romanic languages (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, etc.) has not been legally regulated yet – teaching traditions have not been formed, there are no specific teaching syllabi and programs, a lack of methodology and experts in didactics. However, Spanish language learning in Lithuanian secondary education schools and gymnasiums is becoming more and more popular in the recent years. In Lithuanian secondary education Spanish is taught as the second and third foreign language or as an extra-curriculum activity in non-formal education. The analysis of scientific literature revealed a lack of scientific studies and publications not only about the teaching of Spanish but also comparative studies between Lithuanian and Spanish languages. Research into Spanish language teaching and learning indicates not only the increasing number of learners, but also the increasing awareness with regard to the importance and usefulness of Spanish language competence acquisition for international encounters. However, Spanish language teachers face challenges such as insufficient number of teaching hours in general education institutions, lack of qualified Spanish language teachers, insufficient provision with teaching and learning aids and other support material, no state examinations are organized which could help to determine the learners’ Spanish language competences as well as motivate learners to learn this Romanic language.

Restoring French Language Teaching In Public Primary Schools In Nigeria For International Integration

Restoring French Language Teaching In Public Primary Schools In Nigeria For International Integration

Opinions and Suggestions of Teacher Candidates on the Teaching of the Reading Skill in French Language: The Example of Uludag University

<p style="text-align:justify">In this work, we have analyzed the opinions of teacher candidates of French as a foreign language on the method that should be used in the teaching of reading-comprehension, one of the main linguistic skills. At the end of the Fall Semester of the 2011-2012 academic year, a survey constituted of three open-ended questions was carried out among teacher candidates studying at the French Language Teaching Programme of the Faculty of Education of Uludag University. Among the 120 students enrolled in the Programme, 64 have participated in the survey voluntarily and expressed their opinions. Students have been priorly informed about the study and the link of the survey prepared via Google Docs has been sent to them through an e-mail where they were asked to fill in the study in Turkish. In the scope of the present work, only student opinions relating to option b of the study's second question -i.e. on the method that should be used in the teaching of the reading skill in French- have been taken into consideration. In this qualitative work based on a case study pattern, opinions have first been sorted out through the content analysis method and have been classified; then, they have been compared with and discussed in the light of opinions and suggestions that already exist in literature. Lastly, findings have been interpreted and presented as a determination.</p>

Dos prazeres às interdições urbanas: imagens sensíveis de São Paulo nos contos de Mário de Andrade

Investigo neste artigo os contos “Primeiro de Maio” e “Atrás da Catedral de Ruão”, que compõem o livro Contos Novos (1947) de Mário de Andrade. Ambas as narrativas retratam a cidade de São Paulo por entre os conflitos pessoais e profissionais das personagens, um carregador de malas da Estação da Luz e uma professora de francês, respectivamente. São histórias que ao descreverem determinados lugares e situações urbanas vivenciadas na capital paulista, revelam a estreita relação entre os contos do literato e os discursos politicos, produções literárias e debates urbanísticos difundidos na primeira metade do século XX, em São Paulo.