Rationale
The world has become a global village where the French language has become an asset. French is the language of international relations. It is both an official and working language of most international organizations (UN, UNESCO, WTO, EU, NATO, International Red Cross, International Olympic Committee, International Court, etc.). French is also an official and working language of the economic hub of southern Africa (SADC). Furthermore, French is spoken by more than 220 million people across all continents, and especially in Africa. It is also projected to be the most widely spoken language with more than 750 million people by 2050 (Forbes report on study by Natxis Investment bank). French is also the official language in most countries of West Africa. Finally, French is said to be the second most useful language in the world of business (Bloomberg rankings; the economist, 2010). The ability to speak French therefore places one at an advantage in both the regional and international job market.
Purpose
- Perform actions using French language to meet needs at a basic level of proficiency and behave appropriately socially and culturally, aligned with international standards of communication.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply very basic know-how and learning strategies toward a Knowledge-based economy in both personal and professional domains.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- A1.1: complete beginners. No prior knowledge of French
- A1.2: A1.1 (or after assessment of level of proficiency)
- A1.3: A1.2 (or after assessment of level of proficiency results)
Certification
- Certificate is issued on completion of each module.
Target Population
Literate adults 18 years & above.
Programme facilitator/s
Dr Phemelo Kewagamang, Ms Obene Bojosi, Ms Winnie Kaome