Nouvelles Mises Au Point (7 Part Mixed Media Pack Series)

Synopsis

The aims of this course are to develop the student’s knowledge and understanding of the society and culture of contemporary France; to develop and extend skills in analysing, critically evaluating and synthesising written and spoken French; and to consolidate knowledge and competence in the French language. By the end of the course students should be able to use their skills in a variety of ways: understanding extracts from news items or documentaries; expressing views and opinions in writing; obtaining information and ideas from different sources; sustaining a conversation or debate on general topics, and developing critical and analytical skills appropriate to Level 3, currently the highest-level French course.
The course has seven themes that give a broad introduction to different aspects of contemporary France and French-speaking countries. Each of the seven packs consists of video, audio CD and written material.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2005

Year of production

2001-2005

Notes

Assumes a prior knowledge of French up to level 2.

From March 2009 Les sciences à l’épreuve is available on the Open University iTunesU site http://www.open.ac.uk/itunes/

Documentation

To complete this pack it is necessary to purchase ‘Notes on language and style’ ISBN9780749212513 and ‘Livret de transcriptions’, ISBN9780749212506 (£4.95 each) which are sold separately as they relate to all seven packs.These two books should therefore be used with all seven packs.

Subjects

French studies

Keywords

French language; language teaching

Distribution Formats

Type

Audio

Format

CD

Availability

Sale

Type

VHS

Format

PAL

Price

£18.95 per pack

Availability

Sale

Year

2005

Sections

Title

Temps forts

Synopsis

In this pack students will learn French in the context of the history of France and the end of the French Empire. A profile of General de Gaulle, the revolution and republicanism in France is included.
This pack includes a book, an activities audio CD, a resource audio CD as well as a video. To complete this pack students would also need to purchase ‘Notes on language and style’ ISBN9780749212513 and ‘Livret de transcriptions’, ISBN9780749212506 which are sold separately (£4.95 each) as they relate to all seven packs.

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L310/MMP01

Title

France: accueil ou écueil

Synopsis

With this pack students will learn French in the context of France as a multicultural society. The pack also includes an interview with the writer Azouz Begag, a visit to the community radio station, Radio Soleil and the experience of immigration.

This pack includes a book, an activities audio CD, a resource audio CD as well as a video. To complete this pack students would also need to purchase ‘Notes on language and style’ ISBN9780749212513 and ‘Livret de transcriptions’, ISBN9780749212506 which are sold separately (£4.95 each) as they relate to all seven packs.

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L310/MMP02

Title

Paysages médiatiques

Synopsis

With this pack students will learn French in the context of the media in France, how Le Monde and France Soir present their news, what makes a good story for radio news and ethical and political issues surrounding the media.

This pack includes a book, an activities audio CD, a resource audio CD as well as a video. To complete this pack students would also need to purchase ‘Notes on language and style’ ISBN9780749212513 and ‘Livret de transcriptions’, ISBN9780749212506 which are sold separately (£4.95 each) as they relate to all seven packs.

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L310/MMP03

Title

La culture dans tous ses états

Synopsis

With this pack students will learn French in the context of the arts in France, the influence of the comic strip, the national Fête de la musique and the role of the State in encouraging the arts.

This pack includes a book, an activities audio CD, a resource audio CD as well as a video. To complete this pack students would also need to purchase ‘Notes on language and style’ ISBN9780749212513 and ‘Livret de transcriptions’, ISBN9780749212506 which are sold separately (£4.95 each) as they relate to all seven packs.

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L310/MMP04

Title

Les sciences à l’épreuve

Synopsis

With this pack students will learn French in the context of science and technology in France, how the museum Cité des sciences et de l’industrie presents science to the public, a profile of two oceanography museums in Brittany and the French traditions of scientific endeavour.

This pack includes a book, an activities audio CD, a resource audio CD as well as a video. To complete this pack students would also need to purchase ‘Notes on language and style’ ISBN9780749212513 and ‘Livret de transcriptions’, ISBN9780749212506 which are sold separately (£4.95 each) as they relate to all seven packs.

NB From March 2009 this programmes is available in video segments from the Open University iTunes U site http://www.open.ac.uk/itunes/

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L310/MMP05

Title

Dissuader, persuader, gouverner

Synopsis

With this pack students will learn French in the context of politics and economics in France, France as a strategic power in the world and on a local level, how economic policy affects daily living, political institutions and the president’s role.

This pack includes a book, an activities audio CD, a resource audio CD as well as a video. To complete this pack students would also need to purchase ‘Notes on language and style’ ISBN9780749212513 and ‘Livret de transcriptions’, ISBN9780749212506 which are sold separately (£4.95 each) as they relate to all seven packs.

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L310/MMP06

Title

Dialogue des cultures

Synopsis

With this pack students will learn French in the context of the French-speaking world. It includes interviews with writers from Canada and the Caribbean, how language affects identity and the role of the French language outside France.

This pack includes a book, an activities audio CD, a resource audio CD as well as a video. To complete this pack students would also need to purchase ‘Notes on language and style’ ISBN9780749212513 and ‘Livret de transcriptions’, ISBN9780749212506 which are sold separately (£4.95 each) as they relate to all seven packs.

Production Company

Name

Open University

Distributor

Name

Open University on iTunesU

Web

http://www.open.ac.uk/itunes/ External site opens in new window

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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