FRENCH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (F.L.E) DIPLOMA*

EnrollmEnt in thE DU DE F.l.E.* is always associatED with a UnivErsity Paris-sUD /Paris-saclay DEgrEE ProgrammE.

NB : a minimum level of a2 in French is required to be accepted in the University Diploma of French as a Foreign language (DU de F.l.E.*)

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* Dîplome Universitaire en Français langue Etrangère (F.l.E.)

this course is aimed at international students who do not have the necessa-ry level in French but who wish to pursue a master’s course (m1 or m2) or a 3rd year of a Bachelor's degree (l3) at University Paris-sud /Paris-saclay.

acquisition of linguistic, methodological and other cultural and academic skills

student autonomy

Becoming familiar with life in France.

COURSE INFORMAtION AND CONtENt

Duration: one year divided into 2 semesters.

Dates: From september to June.

class size: maximum 16 per group

teaching 5 modules/ semester

570 h / academic year

Course objeCtives

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Module 1 Listening comprehension 55 hModule 2 Oral expression 55 hModule 3 Reading comprehension 55 hModule 4 Written expression 60 hModule 5 French for academic purposes 70h

SEMEStER 1

Module 1 Listening comprehension 55 hModule 2 Oral expression 55 hModule 3 Reading comprehension 60 hModule 4 Written expression 60 hModule 5 Culture and civilisation 50 h

tEACHING MEtHODS AND RESOURCES

textbooks and authentic documents.

computers with specialized software and other digital resources.

open access to a well-equipped resource centre for self-study and cultural exchange.

classes, talks, tutorials and lectures from academic specialists to help understand the French University system.

regular field trips and inter-cultural activities.

Evaluation includes both continuous assess-ment and end of semester exams.

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tuition fee: € 4150 (2017/2018)

+ statutory university registration and social security fees.

the application process can be accessed on our website:

http://www.sciences.u-psud.fr/fr/formations/the-language-department/classes/french_lessons_open_to_everyone2/diploma-in-french-language.html

ACCOMODAtION

accommodation in university halls of residence (croUs) can be arranged.

APPLICAtION

application deadline: 31th of may

as the number of places is limited, early applications have a better chance of success.

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ContaCt : dudefle.langues@u-psud.froffice lc 353 (3rd floor) Bâtiment Eiffel 8-10 rue Joliot-curie 91190 gif-sur-yvette / France

aCCess :45 minutes from Paris, in the chevreuse valley, the new language centre of University Paris-sud / Paris-saclay offers excellent conditions for student life and learning.

www.u-psud.fr/en/university/maps-and-access.htmlMobile App (in French) : www.u-psud.fr/fr/vie-etudiante/vie-pratique/application-mobile.html

www.sciences.u-psud.fr/fr/formations/the-language-department/classes/french_les-sons_open_to_everyone2/diploma-in-french-language.html

transport :By car rn118 from Paris. gPs coordinates 48°42’34.9’’n 2°10’02.3’’E / 48.709705, 2.167308

Public transport rEr B - rapid transit train line (north /south) from charles De gaulle airport and from Paris - Direction saint-rémy-les-chevreuse.

Exit “massy-Palaiseau” station > Bus line 91.06 to“le moulon” bus stop or Exit “le guichet” station > Bus line 9 to “le moulon” bus stop.

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