Results of the Needs Analysis Carried Out in france
A. Background Questions | B. Familiarity with host culture and language | C. Studying | D. Social life and leisure | E. Important Vocabulary, Questions and Comments
Important differences between the five countries involved in the 2005-2006 survey were identified. In French universities students have to study in French. In contrast, students who aim to study in CZ or PL, for example, can manage with only survival skills in the languages of their host countries.
Language of study in the host country
As for the differences in academic culture across countries, the results also show a certain amount of variation, with a total of 84% of the respondents in Bordeaux stating that there are differences.
Perceived differences in academic cultures
Concerning these differences, the students’ comments indicated that they needed information in the following areas:
- types of courses (lectures, seminars, etc.)
- role of the student: autonomy, attendance
- availability of course content material
- note-taking
- teacher-student, student-student, and student-administrative staff relationships
- Internet access and libraries
- language classes.
What forms of academic activity are you involved in at your host university?
The content of the 3 Units of the French programme is based upon these results.
Unit 1 : Arrival
Registration
Choosing courses
Finding one’s way on campus
Language :
Writing and reading : filling out forms
Listening : asking for and understanding information
Vocabulary : university administration and structure.
Unit 2 : Staying in the host University
Constructing one’s class schedule
Attending lectures
Giving an oral presentation
The experiences of a foreign student
Language :
Listening to an oral presentation
Note taking
Making an oral presentation and asking questions
Unit 3 : exams and departure
Taking a written exam
What is “contrôle continu”?
Taking an oral exam
Collecting one’s grades
Filling in one’s grade book
Language:
Speaking and writing : argumentation
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