> Intensive courses: 15 h/week : DUEF
February-May 2012 session:
New students are expected at the CUEFA office (Service des Relations Internationales) on Wednesday 1st February 2012 at 9.30 am for a compulsory placement test.
Results for the test for the DUEF.
DUEF A1 : first class on Thursday 2nd February at 2 pm.
DUEF A2 : first class on Monday 6th February at 9.30 am.
DUEF B1 : first class on Friday 3rd February at 9.30 am. Room 1W05
Attention : the room has change !
DUEF B2 : first class on Monday 6th February at 2 pm. Room 2W11
Attention : time and room have changed !
Students enrolled in intensive courses have full-time student status and are entitled to student cards from the University of Avignon.
> Dates:
- From September 5th to December 14th 2011 (one week of holiday).
- From 1st February to 16th May 2012 (one week of holiday).
> Levels:
From beginner (A1) to advanced (C1). (Level C1 only during the 2nd semester, on condition a minimum number of students are enrolled.)
On the first day, students take a written placement test. They are placed into groups corresponding to their language level. There are 15 students per group on average (10 to 20 depending on level).
> Pedagogical approach :
Pedagogical objectives are defined according to the Common European Language Framework (CELF). You can refer to the CELF global scale to know more about CELF levels.
CUEFA teachers use an action-based approach (students are involved in more or less complex tasks).
>> Communicative activities using a wide range of media (audio, video, press ...).
>> Use of a textbook and workbook (provided by the CUEFA).
>> Study of the language connected with active discovery of the city of Avignon and the region of Provence (meetings, interviews, treasure hunts ...).
>> Study of the language based on individual or group projects.
>> Language laboratory work.
> Contents :
Each language course unit is built around a dominant skill : speaking, writing, reading, listening.
In addition, the following course units are offered :
- phonetics (A1 to B1 levels) : 1.30 hour per week
- French culture and society : from 1.30 hour to 3 hours per week
- creative writing : (for B1 or B2 levels only) : 3 hours per week
- history or literature (for B2 / C1 levels only, during the second semester) : 3 hours per week
> Additional activities:
>> Optional workshops can be offered (cinema, theatre, singing ...)
>> Advanced students may also attend lectures at the university (e.g. history, literature) as “auditeurs libres” ( subject to availability). "Auditeurs libres" attend lectures but cannot take examinations and do not receive grades.
>> Student association Echanges, whose goal is to facilitate the integration of international students and to get local and international students to mix, offers a wide range of activities throughout the academic year (excursions, cultural events, parties etc.).
> Certificates and examinations:
Students are assessed regularly. An attendance certificate and a transcript of records are provided at the end of the semester.
Depending on their level, students may also sit for a University Diploma in French Studies (DUEF), which is worth 30 ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer System). Five levels are offered, corresponding to five of the six levels defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages:
-DUEF level A1
-DUEF level A2
-DUEF level B1
-DUEF level B2
-DUEF level C1 (only in the 2nd semester, on condition a minimum number of students are enrolled)
The CUEFA is a member of ADCUEFE (Association of French Language Centres in French universities).
The University Diploma in French Studies is recognized by all ADCUEFE members.
> Fees for 2011-12:
1 semester : €1250, including €530 for pre-registration.
2 semesters : €2375, including €760 for pre-registration.
For enrolment in the intensive course, a cheque of € 530 for one semester or € 760 for two semesters must be sent to the CUEFA together with the application form.
The cheque must be made out to the accountant of the university: " l’Agent Comptable de l’Université d’Avignon”.
Payment can also be made by bank transfer or postal order.
> Application:
Requirement: completion of secondary school studies (equivalent of French Baccalauréat).
See the application form (pdf) for details.
> Accommodation:
The CUEFA can help you find accommodation in Avignon.
See the accommodation application form (pdf).
