Project for Self-Directed Language Learning
If you are studying at the University of Fribourg, you may be able to have your successfully completed language-learning project validated for soft skills ECTS credits in your area of Bachelor studies. This applies to most areas of studies in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and for some other areas of studies in other faculties. For Mobility students, validation depends on the home university. In addition, after you register for a Project for Self-Directed Language Learning, you are entitled to receive a consultation if you agree with the conditions of assessment.
Content
The project for self-directed language learning is divided into three phases:
1) Initial phase: during the first consultation session, you will be introduced to self-directed learning. You will also receive information concerning the media available for the target language, how to use the media as well as the possibilities for evaluating yourself. A learning agreement will be decided according to the steps you will take and the paths you will follow in order to achieve your objectives.
2) Learning phase: you work independently using the media and following the steps according to your learning agreement. You also write a learning diary. Details on Tips and Tricks for Autonomous language learning
3) Final phase: you write a final report, and with your learning advisor you evaluate:
your progress and experiences with autonomous learning; your learning strategies; and the learning materials you have created on your own.
Objectives
• Development of language skills in the target language;
• Development of the capacity to plan and successfully complete a self-directed language learning project.
Practical information
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Target group
Learners at all levels (A1 - C2) of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
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Start and end
Beginning February 2023 Ending possible at any time Duration and end according to individual planning The project will be validated when you have the final discussion.
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Personal investment
Regular work according to your learning plan. Consultation sessions to be arranged.
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Place
Self-Access Centre for language learning of the University of Fribourg and learning locations selected by the individual learner
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Materials
Materials in the Self-Access Centre, Internet freeware, your own material;
Sections of the European Language Portfolio (ELP) -
Evaluation
Ongoing self-evaluation in a learning log (example); checklists of the European Language Portfolio (ELP) and Dialang
Final evaluation: a written report, and an oral assessment -
ECTS credits
For 30 hours of autonomous learning and its evaluation, one ECTS credit is awarded.
The recognition of these credits depends on your study branch (for visiting students: on your home university).
Registration closed for SS 2023
You do not need to pass a placement test or to be pre-registered on MyUnifr. The secretariat will proceed with the registration as soon as you have completed your project planning (after the first consultation session).
Registration form
Consultation sessions
After you have submitted your registration form, you will be contacted and invited to attend a consultation session.
The language learning consultation will take place at the Self-Access Centre of the University of Fribourg.