Malagasy – syllabus
Malagasy (French Version) – syllabus
(MALA1003 / 3 credits)
Students choose Malagasy or French.
Emphasis on beginning speaking and comprehension skills through classroom and field instruction. Formal instruction is augmented by language practice with homestay families.
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Beginning French- syllabus
(FREN1003 and FREN1503 / 3 credits)
This intensive course is intended for students who have little or no prior experience with the French language and are preparing to use it effectively in everyday situations in Madagascar. The main goal of the course is to help students engage with the local Malagasy culture, especially during their urban homestay. Therefore, the course primarily focuses on developing speaking and listening skills, with reading and writing as secondary components to support verbal communication and comprehension. Throughout the course, students will also be exposed to the cultural context through audiovisual materials and text book that will cover pronunciation, basic grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure. The course covers all four key communication skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing, which will be taught through traditional classroom lessons, field activities, and continuous practice during the homestay experience.
Language Levels and Placement
Beginner students with some prior French knowledge are placed into the appropriate language course level (FREN 1003 or FREN 1503) based on oral proficiency interviews conducted during orientation in Antananarivo.