The student will expand their vocabulary by writing and signing short stories, songs, poems, etc. Throughout this course the students will become familiar with the prominent figures within the deaf culture. This will give the sudden a better understanding of deafness. The 1st year French course aims to develop a basic proficiency in the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in order to satisfy students' personal and practical needs. Students will learn the basic structures of French grammar in a meaningful, communicative context.
Priority is given to listening and speaking activities reinforced by reading and writing.
A thematic approach is used in the teaching of vocabulary, and grammatical structures are introduced inductively. The cultural content of this course is aimed at increasing students' intercultural awareness.