Comprendre la France, Advanced French Language & Culture from Coursera

Ce cours de langue et culture françaises de niveau avancé s’adresse à toutes les personnes qui parlent et/ou apprennent le français et souhaitent développer une meilleure maîtrise des subtilités de la langue et mieux connaître les cultures française et francophone. Ce MOOC constitué de 6 semaines thématiques propose en effet une immersion langagière et culturelle à travers l’art, la littérature, le cinéma mais aussi la politique, les médias et les sciences. Chaque semaine est composée de nombreuses vidéos, de lectures, de visites virtuelles de musées, de débats sur le forum et de quiz. Ces activités permettront à chaque participant ou participante d’approfondir ses connaissances sur la culture française et son histoire, et d’en comprendre les enjeux contemporains tout en améliorant sa pratique du français à l’écrit comme à l’oral.

Ce cours de niveau avancé (C1-C2) a été réalisé par la même équipe que le MOOC de français de niveau intermédiaire « Étudier en France » (B1/B2) et il en constitue la suite.

Semaine 1 : Paris, capitale culturelle

Semaine 2 : Les grands figures qui ont marqué l'histoire

Semaine 3 : Sciences et techniques en France

Semaine 4 : Politique et institutions françaises

Semaine 5 : Débats contemporains en France

Semaine 6 : La France et le français dans le monde

What's inside

Syllabus

Semaine 1 : Paris, capitale culturelle

Semaine 2 : Les grandes figures qui ont marqué l'histoire

Semaine 3 : Sciences et techniques en France

Semaine 4 : Politique et institutions françaises

Semaine 5 : Débats contemporains en France

Semaine 6 : La France dans le monde

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Know what's good

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Développe des compétences dans de nombreux domaines comprenant l'art, la littérature, le cinéma, la politique, les médias et les sciences

Conçu pour les apprenants de niveau avancé qui ont déjà une compréhension solide du français

Renforce les connaissances en français écrit et oral

Fournit une immersion culturelle et linguistique en explorant différentes facettes de la culture française et francophone

Propose des activités variées, notamment des vidéos, des lectures, des visites virtuelles de musées et des débats

Peut aider les apprenants à mieux comprendre les enjeux contemporains de la France

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Comprendre la France, Advanced French Language & Culture with these activities:

Record yourself speaking French

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Improve your pronunciation, fluency, and confidence in speaking French.

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Choose a topic or conversation starter
Record yourself speaking for 2-3 minutes
Listen back and identify areas for improvement
Repeat the process regularly
Share your recordings with a language partner or teacher for feedback (optional)

Read "Le Petit Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

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Immerse yourself in a classic French novella and enhance your understanding of French culture and literature.

View Le Petit Prince on Amazon

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Obtain a copy of the book
Read the book in French
Reflect on the themes and characters
Discuss the book with others (optional)

Attend a French conversation workshop

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Engage with native French speakers and practice speaking in a structured environment.

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Find a French conversation workshop in your area or online
Register for and attend the workshop
Participate actively in discussions and activities
Take notes and reflect on your progress (optional)

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Practice French grammar exercises

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Reinforce your understanding of French grammar and improve your accuracy.

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Find online exercises or workbooks
Complete the exercises regularly

Create a French language learning journal

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Document your progress, reflect on your learning, and identify areas for improvement.

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Choose a format for your journal (e.g., notebook, blog, app)
Set regular writing times
Reflect on your learning experiences, challenges, and successes
Seek feedback from native speakers or language teachers (optional)

Create a French language exchange group

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Connect with native French speakers and practice speaking in a real-world setting.

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Find potential participants through social media, language learning apps, or your local community
Set up a regular meeting time and place
Facilitate conversations and activities that promote language learning
Encourage participants to actively use French and support each other's progress

Translate a short French text

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Enhance your comprehension and translation skills by translating a piece of French literature.

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Select a short French text (e.g., a poem, article, or excerpt from a novel)
Read and analyze the text carefully
Translate the text into your own language
Compare your translation to a professional translation (optional)

Career center

Learners who complete Comprendre la France, Advanced French Language & Culture will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

French Teacher

French teachers teach the French language and culture to students of all ages. The advanced French language skills taught in this course can provide a strong foundation for French teachers, who need to be proficient in both spoken and written French. Additionally, the course's focus on French culture and history can help teachers provide context and bring the language to life for their students.

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Translator

Translators convert written or spoken text from one language to another. The advanced French language skills taught in this course are essential for translators who work with French-language texts. Additionally, the course's focus on French culture and history can help translators understand the context and nuances of the texts they translate.

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Interpreter

Interpreters provide spoken translations of conversations and speeches between people who speak different languages. The advanced French language skills taught in this course are essential for interpreters who work with French-language clients. Additionally, the course's focus on French culture and history can help interpreters understand the context of the conversations they interpret.

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Cultural Anthropologist

Cultural anthropologists study the customs, beliefs, and practices of different cultures. The advanced French language skills taught in this course are essential for conducting fieldwork and interacting with people from French-speaking cultures. Additionally, the course's focus on French history and culture can help anthropologists understand the historical and social context of their research.

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Foreign Correspondent

Foreign correspondents report on international news and events for audiences in their home countries. The advanced French language skills taught in this course can be essential for gathering information and conducting interviews in French-speaking regions. Furthermore, the course's focus on French culture and history can help correspondents provide context and analysis on current events.

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Professor

Professors teach and conduct research in colleges and universities. The advanced French language skills taught in this course can be useful for professors who teach French language or literature or who conduct research on French culture or history. Additionally, the course's focus on French culture and history can help professors bring their research and teaching to life.

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International Relations Analyst

International relations analysts research and analyze global political, economic, and social issues. The advanced French language skills taught in this course can be essential for accessing and interpreting information from French-language sources. Moreover, the course's focus on French culture and history can provide analysts with a deeper understanding of the context and motivations behind international events.

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Diplomat

Diplomats represent their home countries abroad and work to promote understanding and cooperation. The advanced French language skills taught in this course can provide a strong foundation for Foreign Service Officers, who often need to speak and negotiate in multiple languages. Understanding French culture and history, as covered in this course, also enhances a diplomat's ability to navigate international relations.

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Researcher

Researchers conduct original research in a variety of fields, such as science, social science, and the humanities. The advanced French language skills taught in this course can be useful for researchers who need to access French-language sources or who conduct research in French-speaking countries. Additionally, the course's focus on French history and culture can help researchers understand the context of their research.

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Museum curator

Museum curators are responsible for the care and display of museum collections. The advanced French language skills taught in this course can be useful for curators who work with French-language materials or who need to communicate with French-speaking colleagues. Additionally, the course's focus on French history and culture can help curators understand the context of the artifacts and artworks they manage.

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Journalist

Journalists gather and report on news and current events. The advanced French language skills taught in this course can be useful for journalists who cover French-speaking regions or who need to access French-language sources. Additionally, the course's focus on French history and culture can help journalists understand the context behind the news stories they report.

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Policy Analyst

Policy analysts research and analyze public policy issues and make recommendations for policy changes. The advanced French language skills taught in this course may be useful for policy analysts who work on issues related to France or French-speaking countries. Additionally, the course's focus on French history and culture can help policy analysts understand the political and social context of their work.

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Writer

Writers create original written works, such as novels, poems, and articles. The advanced French language skills taught in this course can be useful for writers who want to write about French-speaking cultures or who need to translate their works into French. Additionally, the course's focus on French culture and history can help writers understand the context of the stories they create.

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Librarian

Librarians assist patrons in finding and using library materials. The advanced French language skills taught in this course can be useful for librarians who work in libraries with French-language collections or who serve French-speaking patrons. Additionally, the course's focus on French history and culture can help librarians understand the context of the materials they manage.

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Editor

Editors review, revise, and prepare written material for publication. The advanced French language skills taught in this course can be useful for editors who work with French-language texts or who need to communicate with French-speaking colleagues. Additionally, the course's focus on French history and culture can help editors understand the context of the texts they edit.

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