Practical Language Classes (Esercitazioni) - French
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The aim of the esercitazioni (i.e., practical classes added to the course but that do not allow to accrue ECTS), is that students acquire and develop written, oral, interaction and mediation skills, in accordance with levels described by the Common European Framework of Reference for languages. Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR) and its subsequent revisions and updates.
Expected learning outcomes
The expected result in terms of applied competence is the achievement of the level specified for every year for all linguistic-communicative activities: reception (listening and reading), production of written and oral texts, interaction and mediation. The entrance level is detailed in the Prerequisites (none), while the expected goal is detailed in the Syllabus. Students are expected to spend time on self-study to prepare for classes and to review and consolidate work done in class.
Lesson period: Activity scheduled over several sessions (see Course syllabus and organization section for more detailed information).
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Group 1A (Advanced)
Responsible
Lesson period
year
Course syllabus
1. Morphosyntax: assertive, interrogative and negative forms; number and gender; articles; partitive; prepositions; adverbs; possessive, demonstrative and indefinite adjectives and pronouns; personal pronouns; relative pronouns; comparative pronouns; main links of subordination; comparative; verbs (Infinite; Indicative - présent; passé composé; futur; imparfait - Imperative - Passive Form; Reflexive Form);
2. Lexicon: study of the fundamental lexicon (competence of about 1500 words)
3. Introduction to expression and oral and written comprehension
The practical classes are divided into a group of Avancés (students who have studied French for at least three years) and two groups divided by surname:Group B (A-D) e Group C (E-O), Gruppo D (P-Z).
2. Lexicon: study of the fundamental lexicon (competence of about 1500 words)
3. Introduction to expression and oral and written comprehension
The practical classes are divided into a group of Avancés (students who have studied French for at least three years) and two groups divided by surname:Group B (A-D) e Group C (E-O), Gruppo D (P-Z).
Prerequisites for admission
From A2+.
Practical classes will be taught partially in French. Textbooks and activities in class or for self study assume that students already have a competence corresponding to level A2+.
Practical classes will be taught partially in French. Textbooks and activities in class or for self study assume that students already have a competence corresponding to level A2+.
Teaching methods
Practical blended classes.
Teaching Resources
- Françoise Bidaud, Grammaire du français pour italophones, terza edizione, Torino, Utet, 2015
- Françoise Bidaud, Exercices de grammaire française pour italophones, troisième édition, Torino, Utet, 2016
- Mini Bled, Conjugaison en poche, Hachette.
- The reference dictionary is Le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (http://atilf.atilf.fr/)
All the materials published on the myariel sites, main course and exercices
https://myariel.unimi.it/course/view.php?id=3660
https://myariel.unimi.it/course/view.php?id=3666
- Françoise Bidaud, Exercices de grammaire française pour italophones, troisième édition, Torino, Utet, 2016
- Mini Bled, Conjugaison en poche, Hachette.
- The reference dictionary is Le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (http://atilf.atilf.fr/)
All the materials published on the myariel sites, main course and exercices
https://myariel.unimi.it/course/view.php?id=3660
https://myariel.unimi.it/course/view.php?id=3666
Assessment methods and Criteria
Further details on assessment methods and criteria are to be found in the relevant section of French 1 course programme.
L-LIN/04 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - FRENCH
Language lab: 80 hours
Professors:
Alessi Flavia, Conti Antonella Regina Marta
Group 1B (A-K)
Responsible
Lesson period
year
Course syllabus
1. Morphosyntax: assertive, interrogative and negative forms; number and gender; articles; partitive; prepositions; adverbs; possessive, demonstrative and indefinite adjectives and pronouns; personal pronouns; relative pronouns; comparative pronouns; main links of subordination; comparative; verbs (Infinite; Indicative - présent; passé composé; futur; imparfait - Imperative - Passive Form; Reflexive Form);
2. Lexicon: study of the fundamental lexicon (competence of about 1500 words)
3. Introduction to expression and oral and written comprehension
The practical classes are divided into a group of Avancés (students who have studied French for at least three years) and two groups divided by surname: Group B (A-K), Group C (L-Z).
2. Lexicon: study of the fundamental lexicon (competence of about 1500 words)
3. Introduction to expression and oral and written comprehension
The practical classes are divided into a group of Avancés (students who have studied French for at least three years) and two groups divided by surname: Group B (A-K), Group C (L-Z).
Prerequisites for admission
None.
Practical classes will be taught partially in French. Textbooks and activities in class or for self study don't assume that students already have a linguistic competence.
Practical classes will be taught partially in French. Textbooks and activities in class or for self study don't assume that students already have a linguistic competence.
Teaching methods
Practical classes.
Teaching Resources
- Françoise Bidaud, Grammaire du français pour italophones, terza edizione, Torino, Utet, 2015
- Françoise Bidaud, Exercices de grammaire française pour italophones, troisième édition, Torino, Utet, 2016
- Mini Bled, Conjugaison en poche, Hachette.
- The reference dictionary is Le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (http://atilf.atilf.fr/)
All the materials published on the myariel sites, main course and exercices
https://myariel.unimi.it/course/view.php?id=3660
https://myariel.unimi.it/course/view.php?id=3666
- Françoise Bidaud, Exercices de grammaire française pour italophones, troisième édition, Torino, Utet, 2016
- Mini Bled, Conjugaison en poche, Hachette.
- The reference dictionary is Le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (http://atilf.atilf.fr/)
All the materials published on the myariel sites, main course and exercices
https://myariel.unimi.it/course/view.php?id=3660
https://myariel.unimi.it/course/view.php?id=3666
Assessment methods and Criteria
Further details on assessment methods and criteria are to be found in the relevant section of French 1 course programme.
L-LIN/04 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - FRENCH
Language lab: 80 hours
Professors:
Alessi Flavia, Conti Antonella Regina Marta
Group 1C (L-Z)
Responsible
Lesson period
year
Course syllabus
1. Morphosyntax: assertive, interrogative and negative forms; number and gender; articles; partitive; prepositions; adverbs; possessive, demonstrative and indefinite adjectives and pronouns; personal pronouns; relative pronouns; comparative pronouns; main links of subordination; comparative; verbs (Infinite; Indicative - présent; passé composé; futur; imparfait - Imperative - Passive Form; Reflexive Form);
2. Lexicon: study of the fundamental lexicon (competence of about 1500 words)
3. Introduction to expression and oral and written comprehension
The practical classes are divided into a group of Avancés (students who have studied French for at least three years) and two groups divided by surname: Group B (A-K) e Group C (L-Z).
2. Lexicon: study of the fundamental lexicon (competence of about 1500 words)
3. Introduction to expression and oral and written comprehension
The practical classes are divided into a group of Avancés (students who have studied French for at least three years) and two groups divided by surname: Group B (A-K) e Group C (L-Z).
Prerequisites for admission
None.
Practical classes will be taught partially in French. Textbooks and activities in class or for self study don't assume that students already have a linguistic competence.
Practical classes will be taught partially in French. Textbooks and activities in class or for self study don't assume that students already have a linguistic competence.
Teaching methods
Blended practical classes.
Teaching Resources
- Françoise Bidaud, Grammaire du français pour italophones, terza edizione, Torino, Utet, 2015
- Françoise Bidaud, Exercices de grammaire française pour italophones, troisième édition, Torino, Utet, 2016
- Mini Bled, Conjugaison en poche, Hachette.
- The reference dictionary is Le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (http://atilf.atilf.fr/)
All the materials published on the myariel sites, main course and exercices
https://myariel.unimi.it/course/view.php?id=3660
https://myariel.unimi.it/course/view.php?id=3666
- Françoise Bidaud, Exercices de grammaire française pour italophones, troisième édition, Torino, Utet, 2016
- Mini Bled, Conjugaison en poche, Hachette.
- The reference dictionary is Le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (http://atilf.atilf.fr/)
All the materials published on the myariel sites, main course and exercices
https://myariel.unimi.it/course/view.php?id=3660
https://myariel.unimi.it/course/view.php?id=3666
Assessment methods and Criteria
Further details on assessment methods and criteria are to be found in the relevant section of French 1 course programme.
L-LIN/04 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - FRENCH
Language lab: 80 hours
Professors:
Alessi Flavia, Conti Antonella Regina Marta
Group 2A (A-K)
Responsible
Lesson period
year
Course syllabus
Oral reception and production: aural comprehension, oral summary, dictation.
Written reception and production: written comprehension, written expression, dictation.
Morphosyntax: consolidation of the knowledge acquired in the first year (with in-depth study of the passive form, and the use of pronoun, adjective and adverb 'tout'); completion of the verbal system (indicative mood: simple past; subjunctive, conditional and indefinite moods); the complex phrase: subordinate relative, completive, temporal, conditional, expression of cause, consequence, purpose, opposition).
The practical classes are organised into a two groups divided by surname (Group 2A: A-K; Group 2B: L-Z).
Written reception and production: written comprehension, written expression, dictation.
Morphosyntax: consolidation of the knowledge acquired in the first year (with in-depth study of the passive form, and the use of pronoun, adjective and adverb 'tout'); completion of the verbal system (indicative mood: simple past; subjunctive, conditional and indefinite moods); the complex phrase: subordinate relative, completive, temporal, conditional, expression of cause, consequence, purpose, opposition).
The practical classes are organised into a two groups divided by surname (Group 2A: A-K; Group 2B: L-Z).
Prerequisites for admission
Practical classes, textbooks and activities in class or for self study assume that students already have a linguistic competence at level B1 in progress.
Teaching methods
Interactive frontal activities and classroom exercises.
Teaching Resources
A university-level reference grammar. Recommended: Y. Delatour et alii, Nouvelle grammaire du français. Cours de civilisation française de la Sorbonne, Hachette, 2004, or F. Bidaud, Grammaire du français pour italophones, 4e éd., Novara, Utet Università, De Agostini Scuola, 2021.
AA. VV., Les 500 exercices de grammaire (avec corrigés). Niveau B1, Paris, Hachette, 2005
Bled poche. Conjugaison, Paris, Hachette, 2022 o Bescherelle poche Conjugaison, Paris, Hatier, 2019
S. Poisson-Quinton, R. Mimran, Expression écrite 3. Niveau B1, Paris, CLE International, 2019.
Michèle Barféty, Expression orale 2. Niveau B1, Paris, CLE International, 2018
Collection of materials for oral expression available on MyAriel, French 2 site.
Collection of online dictations available on MyAriel, French 2 site.
Non-attending students can supplement their preparation with the following texts to reach the required level:
F. Bidaud, Exercices de grammaire française pour italophones, 4e édition, Novara, Utet Università, De Agostini Scuola, 2021
S. Poisson-Quinton, R. Mimran, Compréhension écrite 3. Niveau B1, Paris, CLE International, 2007
Further details on exam bibliography are to be found in the relevant section of French 2 course programme.
AA. VV., Les 500 exercices de grammaire (avec corrigés). Niveau B1, Paris, Hachette, 2005
Bled poche. Conjugaison, Paris, Hachette, 2022 o Bescherelle poche Conjugaison, Paris, Hatier, 2019
S. Poisson-Quinton, R. Mimran, Expression écrite 3. Niveau B1, Paris, CLE International, 2019.
Michèle Barféty, Expression orale 2. Niveau B1, Paris, CLE International, 2018
Collection of materials for oral expression available on MyAriel, French 2 site.
Collection of online dictations available on MyAriel, French 2 site.
Non-attending students can supplement their preparation with the following texts to reach the required level:
F. Bidaud, Exercices de grammaire française pour italophones, 4e édition, Novara, Utet Università, De Agostini Scuola, 2021
S. Poisson-Quinton, R. Mimran, Compréhension écrite 3. Niveau B1, Paris, CLE International, 2007
Further details on exam bibliography are to be found in the relevant section of French 2 course programme.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Further details on assessment methods and criteria are to be found in the relevant section of French 2 course programme.
L-LIN/04 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - FRENCH
Language lab: 80 hours
Professors:
Conti Antonella Regina Marta, Girelli Carlo
Group 2B (L-Z)
Responsible
Lesson period
year
Course syllabus
Oral reception and production: aural comprehension, oral summary, dictation.
Written reception and production: written comprehension, written expression, dictation.
Morphosyntax: consolidation of the knowledge acquired in the first year (with in-depth study of the passive form, and the use of pronoun, adjective and adverb 'tout'); completion of the verbal system (indicative mood: simple past; subjunctive, conditional and indefinite moods); the complex phrase: subordinate relative, completive, temporal, conditional, expression of cause, consequence, purpose, opposition).
The practical classes are organised into a two groups divided by surname (Group 2A: A-K; Group 2B: L-Z).
Written reception and production: written comprehension, written expression, dictation.
Morphosyntax: consolidation of the knowledge acquired in the first year (with in-depth study of the passive form, and the use of pronoun, adjective and adverb 'tout'); completion of the verbal system (indicative mood: simple past; subjunctive, conditional and indefinite moods); the complex phrase: subordinate relative, completive, temporal, conditional, expression of cause, consequence, purpose, opposition).
The practical classes are organised into a two groups divided by surname (Group 2A: A-K; Group 2B: L-Z).
Prerequisites for admission
Practical classes, textbooks and activities in class or for self study assume that students already have a linguistic competence at level B1 in progress.
Teaching methods
Interactive frontal activities and classroom exercises.
Teaching Resources
A university-level reference grammar. Recommended: Y. Delatour et alii, Nouvelle grammaire du français. Cours de civilisation française de la Sorbonne, Hachette, 2004, or F. Bidaud, Grammaire du français pour italophones, 4e éd., Novara, Utet Università, De Agostini Scuola, 2021.
AA. VV., Les 500 exercices de grammaire (avec corrigés). Niveau B1, Paris, Hachette, 2005
Bled poche. Conjugaison, Paris, Hachette, 2022 o Bescherelle poche Conjugaison, Paris, Hatier, 2019
S. Poisson-Quinton, R. Mimran, Expression écrite. Niveau 3, Paris, CLE International, 2019
Michèle Barféty, Expression orale 2. Niveau B1, Paris, CLE International, 2018
Collection of materials for oral expression available on MyAriel, French 2 site.
Collection of online dictations available on MyAriel, French 2 site.
Non-attending students can supplement their preparation with the following texts to reach the required level:
F. Bidaud, Exercices de grammaire française pour italophones, 4e édition, Novara, Utet Università, De Agostini Scuola, 2021
S. Poisson-Quinton, R. Mimran, Compréhension écrite. Niveau 3, Paris, CLE International, 2007
Further details on exam bibliography are to be found in the relevant section of French 2 course programme.
AA. VV., Les 500 exercices de grammaire (avec corrigés). Niveau B1, Paris, Hachette, 2005
Bled poche. Conjugaison, Paris, Hachette, 2022 o Bescherelle poche Conjugaison, Paris, Hatier, 2019
S. Poisson-Quinton, R. Mimran, Expression écrite. Niveau 3, Paris, CLE International, 2019
Michèle Barféty, Expression orale 2. Niveau B1, Paris, CLE International, 2018
Collection of materials for oral expression available on MyAriel, French 2 site.
Collection of online dictations available on MyAriel, French 2 site.
Non-attending students can supplement their preparation with the following texts to reach the required level:
F. Bidaud, Exercices de grammaire française pour italophones, 4e édition, Novara, Utet Università, De Agostini Scuola, 2021
S. Poisson-Quinton, R. Mimran, Compréhension écrite. Niveau 3, Paris, CLE International, 2007
Further details on exam bibliography are to be found in the relevant section of French 2 course programme.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Further details on assessment methods and criteria are to be found in the relevant section of French 2 course programme.
L-LIN/04 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - FRENCH
Language lab: 80 hours
Professors:
Conti Antonella Regina Marta, Mikic Betty Maria
Group 3A (A-K)
Responsible
Lesson period
year
Course syllabus
The practical classes are organized in two groups divided by surname (groups 3A: A-K and 3B: L-Z).
They include activities of listening, speeching and writing, lexical enrichment, morphosyntax improvement.
The grammar programme includes: the use of complement pronouns and neuter pronouns (le, en, y). The morphology of the passé simple and the passé antérieur of the indicative, the different tenses of the subjunctive, the conditional and the infinitive. The use of the gerund / present participle / verbal adjective. The indirect interrogative structures, the completive, the relative, the different types of subordinate. The concordances of verbal modes and tenses. The passive form, the mise en relief, the discours rapporté.
They include activities of listening, speeching and writing, lexical enrichment, morphosyntax improvement.
The grammar programme includes: the use of complement pronouns and neuter pronouns (le, en, y). The morphology of the passé simple and the passé antérieur of the indicative, the different tenses of the subjunctive, the conditional and the infinitive. The use of the gerund / present participle / verbal adjective. The indirect interrogative structures, the completive, the relative, the different types of subordinate. The concordances of verbal modes and tenses. The passive form, the mise en relief, the discours rapporté.
Prerequisites for admission
Practical classes will be taught entirely in French. Textbooks and activities in class or for self study assume that students already have a linguistic competence of level B1+.
Teaching methods
Frontal activities, team works.
Teaching Resources
ATTENDING STUDENTS
-F. Bidaud, Grammaire du français pour italophones (4e édition), UTET, 2020.
-F. Bidaud, Exercices de grammaire française pour italophones (4e édition), UTET, 2021.
-R. Mimran, S. Poisson-Quinton, Expression écrite, niveau 4, Clé international (qualsiasi edizione)
-Altri materiali e risorse sitografiche aggiuntive verranno presentati nel corso delle esercitazioni.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR NON ATTENDING STRUDENTS
In addition to the texts for attending students, non-attending students may also make use of the following volume:
- Maia Grégoire, Grammaire progressive du français, niveau perfectionnement : avec 600 exercices, Clé, 2012.
-F. Bidaud, Grammaire du français pour italophones (4e édition), UTET, 2020.
-F. Bidaud, Exercices de grammaire française pour italophones (4e édition), UTET, 2021.
-R. Mimran, S. Poisson-Quinton, Expression écrite, niveau 4, Clé international (qualsiasi edizione)
-Altri materiali e risorse sitografiche aggiuntive verranno presentati nel corso delle esercitazioni.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR NON ATTENDING STRUDENTS
In addition to the texts for attending students, non-attending students may also make use of the following volume:
- Maia Grégoire, Grammaire progressive du français, niveau perfectionnement : avec 600 exercices, Clé, 2012.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Further details on assessment methods and criteria are to be found in the relevant section of French language 3 course programme (2024/2025).
L-LIN/04 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - FRENCH
Language lab: 80 hours
Professors:
Di Pasquale Clelia Paola, Girelli Carlo
Group 3B (L-Z)
Responsible
Lesson period
year
Course syllabus
The practical classes are organized in two groups divided by surname (groups 3A: A-K and 3B: L-Z).
They include activities of listening, speeching and writing, lexical enrichment, morphosyntax improvement.
The grammar programme includes: the use of complement pronouns and neuter pronouns (le, en, y). The morphology of the passé simple and the passé antérieur of the indicative, the different tenses of the subjunctive, the conditional and the infinitive. The use of the gerund / present participle / verbal adjective. The indirect interrogative structures, the completive, the relative, the different types of subordinate. The concordances of verbal modes and tenses. The passive form, the mise en relief, the discours rapporté.
They include activities of listening, speeching and writing, lexical enrichment, morphosyntax improvement.
The grammar programme includes: the use of complement pronouns and neuter pronouns (le, en, y). The morphology of the passé simple and the passé antérieur of the indicative, the different tenses of the subjunctive, the conditional and the infinitive. The use of the gerund / present participle / verbal adjective. The indirect interrogative structures, the completive, the relative, the different types of subordinate. The concordances of verbal modes and tenses. The passive form, the mise en relief, the discours rapporté.
Prerequisites for admission
Practical classes will be taught entirely in French. Textbooks and activities in class or for self study assume that students already have a linguistic competence of level B1+.
Teaching methods
Frontal activities, team works.
Teaching Resources
ATTENDING STUDENTS
-F. Bidaud, Grammaire du français pour italophones (4e édition), UTET, 2020.
-F. Bidaud, Exercices de grammaire française pour italophones (4e édition), UTET, 2021.
-R. Mimran, S. Poisson-Quinton, Expression écrite, niveau 4, Clé international (qualsiasi edizione)
-Altri materiali e risorse sitografiche aggiuntive verranno presentati nel corso delle esercitazioni.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR NON ATTENDING STRUDENTS
In addition to the texts for attending students, non-attending students may also make use of the following volume:
- Maia Grégoire, Grammaire progressive du français, niveau perfectionnement : avec 600 exercices, Clé, 2012.
-F. Bidaud, Grammaire du français pour italophones (4e édition), UTET, 2020.
-F. Bidaud, Exercices de grammaire française pour italophones (4e édition), UTET, 2021.
-R. Mimran, S. Poisson-Quinton, Expression écrite, niveau 4, Clé international (qualsiasi edizione)
-Altri materiali e risorse sitografiche aggiuntive verranno presentati nel corso delle esercitazioni.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR NON ATTENDING STRUDENTS
In addition to the texts for attending students, non-attending students may also make use of the following volume:
- Maia Grégoire, Grammaire progressive du français, niveau perfectionnement : avec 600 exercices, Clé, 2012.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Further details on assessment methods and criteria are to be found in the relevant section of French language 3 course programme (202/2025).
L-LIN/04 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - FRENCH
Language lab: 80 hours
Professor:
Di Pasquale Clelia Paola