Course Description

Years II-IV, Semester I & II

In this course, students acquire a good knowledge of the French Language, in order to pass the DELF Examination (level B1) of the new CEFRL in semester II. Students will acquire all items of the new system of references.

Year II-III, Semesters I & II

Rather than a traditional approach to grammar, the ILP course enables students to move towards a more active/independent learning of the French morphosyntax. Emphasis is laid on construction of meaning in reading and writing instead of answers to skill- and-drill questions. The course focuses on student's ability to monitor their own comprehension (metacognition). Students work collaboratively as a community of learners in interaction with the other students and the teacher.

The ILP course aims at providing students with a strong foundation for using resources and learning strategies and to control over aspects of the reading process (rereading, annotating, mapping ideas, examining organizational patterns, finding definition,...). Skills acquired can also be transferred to different academic settings. This ILP course focuses on levels A2-B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages /CEFRL).

Year II-III, Semesters I & II

Students acquire and refine a general knowledge of the global history and culture in the period from the prehistory until the sixteenth century in Europe. Using sources including booklets, school textbooks, encyclopedias and websites, they examine the development of societies in the world, their structures and the political regimes that have shaped the European continent and the French culture through to the sixteenth century.

Students also acquire and refine a general knowledge of the geography of Asian Continent. Using sources including booklets, school textbooks, encyclopedias and websites, they examine the relief, climate and atmosphere, the development of the economy, the population in different countries of the Asian continent.

Year II-III, Semester I & II

This course develops students' capacity to read and analyze sources of texts at an academic level. Students learn how to use documents as sources of knowledge; find and select appropriate sources in the library and over the internet; gather information by taking notes, summarizing a text, picking out its key points and reading any graphs; analyzing information; and presenting it in written format. Students also learn about referencing and building bibliographies, thus building the skills to write academic assignments.

Year II-III, Semesters I & II

In this course, students work on literacy documents that support the development of their knowledge. They learn to distinguish different styles of literacy documents such as narrative texts, portraits, argumentations, fables, letters. Moreover, they learn to understand the mentality of the European culture and mentality throughout the novels whose reading is one of their most important homework.

Year III, Semesters I & II

This course develops students' capacity to read and analyze sources of texts, at an academic level. Students learn to use documents as sources of knowledge; find and select appropriate sources in the library and over the internet; gather information by taking notes, summarizing a text, picking out its key points and reading any graphs; analyzing information; and presenting it in written format. Students also learn about referencing and building bibliographies, thus building the skills to write academic assignments, synthesis texts, research documents, CVs and cover letters.

Year III, Semester I & II

n this course, students study phonetics and phonology, as well as the history and theories of the field of language, research, linguistics.

Year IV, Semester I

Students are initiated to the philosophy of the great philosophers in the different time periods of the world's history such as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Jean-Paul Sartre. Moreover, students build their understanding of current cultural issues in France and in other countries where French is spoken. Students consult research documents for their understanding related to the mentioned philosophy.

Year IV, Semester I

In this course, students build their understanding of literary conventions and styles, and build their ability to analyze various forms and styles of literature. Students learn about the relationship between culture and literature, and improve their critical thinking skills by analyzing various stories and pieces of literature. Students also participate in a workshop about writing strategies, and learn techniques for successful reading aloud, listening, comprehension and analysis of various readings.

Coordinator: Mr. Chan Tola

Year IV, Semester II

This course develops students' capacity to read and analyze the sources of texts at an academic level. Students learn how to use documents as sources of knowledge; find and select appropriate sources in the library and over the internet; gather information by taking notes, summarizing a text, picking out its key points and reading any graphs; analyzing information; and presenting it in written format. Students also learn about referencing and building bibliographies, thus building the skills to write reports, proposals, synthesis of statistics or projects.

Year IV, Semester II

In this course, students learn about syntax by working on their understanding of word categories. Students also identify common problems and issues in general syntax in Khmer and French. Problems of syntax are clarified through practical activities on topics including verb mechanisms, and through the search for a "common denominator" of syntax, which goes beyond inter-linguistic differences in many languages. Finally, students address issues of grammar and plural category terms.

Year IV, Semester I & II

In this course, students learn the basics of teaching French as a Foreign Language. Thus, they study basic theories about teaching foreign languages, including practical theories on the use of textbooks. Moreover, they study the respective place given to the teaching of each of the four aptitudes: writing, speaking, reading and speaking.

Year IV, Semester I & II

In this course, students understand the needs of French language learners, clarify their understanding of the relationship between educational research and class practice. By participating and observing actual mastering of diverse teaching theories and techniques, and setting goals for levels of learning through practice in different high schools, bilingual classes, etc.

Year IV, Semester I

In this course, students learn to use specialized in formation, technology tools, which have been developed to assist the translator. As part of this, they learn to use the computer laboratories at the French Cultural Center in Phnom Penh.

Year IV, Semester II

Students learn the techniques of sight interpretation, acting as a physical guide and interpreter. They also learn to undertake both consecutive and simultaneous translation, examining the process of taking notes, preparing necessary documentation, and the ethics of interpretation.

Year IV, Semester I & II

Students build their abilities in translating technical documents, in a professional environment. Students learn to translate and edit financial and information technology reports, and revise the editorial demands of translation work, including page organization, setup and design.

Year IV, Semester I & II

Students build on their skills in translating, within a professional environment, by undertaking various translation projects. They follow the correct process of translation, collecting necessary evidence and documents and producing a final work which satisfies client demands.

Year IV, Semester I & II

Students build on their skills in literary translation, focusing on the practical aspects of working as a professional translator. As part of this, they build their understanding of the process of professional translation, including page design and setup, working with computers and meeting deadlines and other client demands. Finally, students become familiar with the financial aspects of operating as a translator, preparing them for employment as an interpreter or translator after graduation.

Year IV, Semesters I & II

Students work on a practical translation project, thus implementing the theoretical knowledge they have gained from other courses.