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Research Methods

The course aims at exposing students to new trends in research methodology in the area of Linguistics and Language Science in general.  It introduces students to different

types of research methods such as the empirical, participatory, quantitative and qualitative procedures.  The course also focuses on data management systems, structured

and semi-structured interviews as well as computer applications and analysis. Finally, it exposes students to skills in writing research proposals and information retrieval.

Course Code: 
FRE 801
No. of Credits: 
4
Level: 
Level 500
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
African Literature and Civilization (French)
French
Linguistics and Didactics in French
Degree Type: 
Master of PhilosophyDepartment of French
Programme Duration: 
2 years (Standard Entry)
About Programme: 

The rationale behind the review of the programme is to broaden the scope and afford students the opportunity to acquire an analytic overview of new trends in the various disciplines. 

It is also to make the courses more practical-oriented, thus allowing for a critical analysis of the Ghanaian context.

Entry Requirements: 

Basically practitioners in GES and professionals from non-governmental organizations as well as the private sector.  Candidates must have a good first degree, at

least a Second Class (Hons.) degree from a recognized University or an analogous institution.

 

Language Structure and Usage (Spoken)

This course develops the oral competence of students through the use of simple texts. Attention is given to the study of aspects of grammar such as parts of speech, and conjugation.

Emphasis is placed on spoken competence. Conversation and speech drills are conducted in the language laboratory.

 

Course Code: 
FRE 103
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
French

Introduction to Literature

This course lays a solid foundation in literature in the students. It explains elementary notions of art and the various branches of art and art forms. It then deals with literature as

an art form with its own resources, limits and justification. It further explains and discusses the three main literary genres – Prose Fiction, Poetry and Drama – their nature, differences

and similarities using illustrative examples. This will develop in the students a systematized sensitivity to literature and prepare them for more advanced literature courses.

Course Code: 
FRE 203
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
French

Language Structure and Usage (Fluency)

This course develops in students the fluency of expression and adequacy in their verbal reaction to basic communication situations in both the local and international contexts; implying that equal attention is given to both oral and written expressions. Areas covered include grammatical structures related to direct and indirect speech and expressions used in various oral communicative situations. 

Course Code: 
FRE 207
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
French

Introduction to Translation

This course introduces the students to the elementary notions of translation such as what, how and why we translate, the types or levels of translation and the qualities of a good translation. The practicum consists mainly of many exercises of translation of “units of translation” (phrases, clauses, simple individual sentences); then progressively of longer, more complex sentences, and then short passages.

Course Code: 
FRE 211
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
French

Introduction to French Composition

This course lays emphasis on the correct use of tenses, moods, aspects and on the accurate use of grammatical structures and expressions used in descriptive essays.

Particular attention is paid to the logical and chronological ordering of thought and expression.

Course Code: 
FRE 307
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
French

Intermediate Translation

This course sensitizes students to some difficulties of translation and how to surmount them; difficulties such as the use of the ‘post position’, some uses of tenses, some uses

of the French subjunctive, use of the ‘Expletive Ne’ and some ‘traps’ such as ‘faux amis’ to accord. Exercises and quizzes on these difficulties train students to overcome them.

Course Code: 
FRE 309
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
French

Introduction to French Literary History

This is an introductory course that studies the notion of “l’Art poétique” in general and “l’Art poétique” of Boileau in particular. It undertakes a survey of literary trends, movements

and schools of the Classical and Enlightenment periods. Attention is focused specifically on literary movements and schools like classicism, neo-classicism or pre-romanticism.

Course Code: 
FRE 313
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
French

Intermediate Secretarial Expression

This course teaches business, industrial and commercial organisations the functions of the secretariat and of the secretary in general. Its focus, however,

is the most important function of the secretary: correspondence, both within the organisation and with other corporate business organisations or individuals

in business relationships with their organisations. Model correspondences will be studied and analysed; many exercises, assignments and quizzes will be

given to ensure practice and assimilation.

Course Code: 
FRE 315
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
French

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