SPECIFIC COMPETENCES

SC 1. Linguistic competence: Application of the linguistic norms in the formation of simple, short correct messages, valuing the language as a system.

SC 2. Sociolinguistic competence: The use of linguistic structures, demonstrating the functionality of the language within the framework of the social contact.

SC 3. Pragmatic competence: The use of the linguistic structures in familiar and predictable contexts, demonstrating coherence and accuracy in communication.

SC 4. (Pluri- / inter-) cultural competence: Appropriation of elements specific to the culture of the target language countries, showing broad-mindedness and motivation for intercultural dialogue.

Competence Units

1.1. Discrimination of words and phrases that contain sounds and intonation patterns specific to the foreign language, when these are uttered slowly and clearly.

1.2. Identification of the meaning of commonly-used words in short, clear, simple contexts.

1.3. Ability to distinguish simple grammatical forms and syntactic structures specific to the foreign language in familiar contexts.

1.6. Observance of common grammatical norms in simple isolated sentences.

2.2. Recognition of the directions, recommendations and simple, oral and written instructions, in simple social contexts.

2.6. Adaptation of basic formulas of address, politeness and exclamation according to the communicative situation.

3.1. Identification, through listening / reading / watching, of the overall meaning of oral and written messages, expressed simply and clearly, with reference to familiar situations and topics.

4.2. Understanding of the overall meaning of short, simple excerpts from literary/non-literary texts from the cultural heritage of the allophone country, on familiar topics.