<p> Junior Freshman French Oral Supplemental Examinations 2011</p><p>Candidates are reminded that the topics for discussion in the oral examination are related to the material used in the Language 2 course. The intention is not to test candidates' knowledge of the precise subject-matter of the texts used in that course, but rather to provide an opportunity for them to show that they are capable of presenting a topic and a personal point of view in French, with reference to a subject-area which they have had the opportunity to consider in advance. </p><p>Assessment will reflect the candidate's ability to make a coherent exposition as well as ability to speak correct and idiomatic French.</p><p>Candidates should select and prepare one of the topics listed below, and make a brief presentation of 2-3 minutes on the topic selected. S/he may bring into the examination room a small 'prompt' card with headings and/or keywords, but should not either read a prepared script or repeat a presentation learned by heart. The examiner will then normally ask further questions with the aim of developing a conversation. This conversation will not necessarily be restricted to the initial topic for the whole period of the examination, but may diverge on to other topics.</p><p>(1) Que pensez-vous des effets de la numérisation de l'information et des livres? (2) "La passion de la destruction est une joie créatrice." (Bakounine). Quelles innovations ont fait suite à la violence des événements de Mai 68 ? (3) La francophonie: outil de domination ou instrument de lutte, d'émancipation et de solidarité? (4) Le français joue-t-il un rôle crucial dans la construction de l'identité nationale ? (5) La politique a-t-elle sa place aux Jeux Olympiques ? (6) Dans le contexte actuel de globalisation de l’économie, de l’information et de problèmes écologiques planétaires, faut-il être, aujourd’hui, citoyen du monde ?</p><p>(7) Selon Theodor W. Adorno, écrire de la poésie après Auschwitz est barbare. Qu'en pensez-vous?</p><p>Rachel Hoare - September 2011</p>