Admission into french proficiency certificate programme in funai is now in progress

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FEDERAL UNIVERSITY NDUFU-ALIKE IKWO FACULTY OF HUMANITIES DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES/LINGUISTICS/LITERARY STUDIES 2016/2017 ACADEMIC SESSION ADMISSION! ADMISSION! ADMISSION! APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR ADMISSION INTO PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE IN FRENCH LANGUAGE DURATION                        10 Weeks FOR INTENSIVE CLASSES (EVENING CLASSES)                                                                                                                                                 OR                                                 20 weeks/3 MONTHS FOR SEMI-INTENSIVE CLASSES (WEEKEND CLASSES) LEVEL TO BE ATTAINED            A2 LEVEL OF COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK FOR LANGUAGES (CECR) INTERNATIONAL EXAM:         DELF A2 (MARCH & JUNE every year) OBJECTIVES: Achieve bilingualism to- enhance employability & gain admission into Nigerian, French & Francophone universities. Learning a language is more than an intellectual challenge – it is a stimulating and rewarding experience that enriches one’s life. In today’s competitive marketplace, a second international language is a must. This programme is aimed at helping adults learn a foreign language in an interactive and friendly setting, participate in realistic dialogues and conversational activities, and enhance their speaking skills with comprehension activities and written exercises.

DURATION:

Option 1: Evening classes Monday- Friday: 3pm-5pm	Intensive: 10 weeks	2 hours daily,  10 hours/Week =40 hours/Month x 2 months +2 weeks Total = 100 hours
Option 2: Weekend classes Saturdays 9am-2pm	Semi-intensive:  20 weeks	5 hours every Saturday = 20hours/month x 5 months Total = 100 hours

Level to be attained:  A2. This level corresponds to the Intermediate level of Common European Framework for languages in the following competencies:      Compréhension orale, compréhension écrite, expression orale, expression écrite, culture
                                                                et société.(oral and written comprehension, oral and written expression, culture and Society)

Public / who can register?

• Staff of FUNAI, interested students of FUNAI or other institutions, school leavers, Graduates, Company executives, civil/public servants, security/Military & Para-Military personnel

Admission requirements:

·         Minimum Age : 16years

·         Possess at least 4 ‘O’ Level CREDIT PASSES in WAEC/SSCE/GCE

·         Those not having ‘O’ Level may register, on condition that they show interest

TEACHING METHODS	TEXT MATERIALS	COURSE FEE	MODE OF PAYMENT
Audio-visual, laboratory practice, lectures	1 no. bilingual dictionary 1  no. le Bescherelle 1 Textbook, 1 Work book, 1 Grammar Textbook	N40,000.00/participant	Initial deposit of N20,000,  + monthly deduction of  N10,000  x 2 months(FUNAI staff). Non –staff = FULL payment on registration.

Evaluation/Certification 

TESTS	SCORE	WEEKDAY GROUP	WEEKEND GROUP	TEST ITEMS (FOR BOTH GROUPS)	REMARKS
C.A 1	25%
		November 3, 2016.	December 3, 2016	5 Questions to test each   Competence*: oral & written comprehension, oral & written expression, Culture & society	At  the end of  40 hours lecture
C.A 2	25%	November 23, 2016	February 18, 2017	Idem	At the end of  80 hours lecture
FINAL EXAM	75% + 25% cumulative average of C.A 1 + CA 2 = 100%	December 14 & 15, 2016	March 18, 2017	25 Multiple choice questions and 2 Essay types to test Written & oral expression & Comprehension, Culture & society.	Proficiency Certificate/Attestation to be issued by the LINKAGES UNIT, Co-Signed by Coordinator, FRENCH UNIT.
DELF A1/A2		March 2017 or  June 2017. The learners will register for DELF A2 Exams in ENUGU			CERTIFICATE issued by CFTD, Enugu.

 PROGRAMME SCHEDULE

		Lectures	Duration	Hours	Placement TEST	Class size
Session 1 (Semi-intensive)	Weekend 5hours every Saturday	10/10/2016- 17/03/2017	20 weeks	100	Monday September 26, 2016. @ School of Foundation, Abakaliki.	20(maximum  per group)
Intensive	Week day 2hours daily	10/10/2016- 16/12/2016	10 weeks	100	Monday September 26, 2016. @ School of Foundation, Abakaliki.	20(maximum per group)

APPLICATION FEE:  Five thousand Naira (N5, 000.00) only.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

1.      Go to the FUNAI Website www.funai.edu.ng, and create your account by clicking on “Start French Application” or “Sign up”. You will be required to supply your email address and other required information.

2.      After creating an Account, login with your Application No. and Password and follow the necessary processes to capture your personal information and other required information.

3. Generate your Remita Retrieval Number (RRN) and activate your RRN on the FUNAI website before making payment. Instructions on generating your RRN will be automatically displayed on the current page on your browser. Please read carefully and note that your RRN MUST BE ACTIVATED on the FUNAI website before payment is made.

4.      After payment, a 16-digit Access PIN will be sent to your Mobile Phone. Use this PIN on the ePortal to enable you complete all remaining and necessary sections of your Online Application.

5.      Ensure all sections of your application form are correctly filled, and click on “Complete Application” to submit your application to our online server. Our server shall acknowledge receipt of your form by sending as SMS to your Mobile Phone. Print two coloured copies of your Application Form.   

INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE TO CHECK ON THE WEBSITE OF FUNAI: www.funai.edu.ng

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 19, 2016.                PLACEMENT TEST:       SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

CLASSES BEGIN: OCTOBER   10, 2016   

SGD

G. O. Chukwu

Registrar/Secretary to Council