The main objective is to enable students to follow the courses given at Centrale Lyon, to be self-reliant in everyday situations and to make the most of their stay in France. French in 1st year is taught through 2 levels with linguistic and sociocultural objectives. The course provides the tools for understanding and communicating about topical and social issues, for interacting with French people on the campus and at work. Foreign double-degree students who have not graduated from secondary school in France have to obtain, during their 2nd year (March session), at least a DELF B2 level to validate their degree.
During semesters 5 and 6, the focus is on the skills required for oral and written expression and on social and topical issues with a preference for authentic audio and video material.
Activity contextualised through environmentally sustainable development and social responsibility and/or supported by examples, exercises, applications.
The social and topical themes are designed to get students thinking about how, through education, they can help promote equality, establish harmonious relationships in their future working lives and in society more widely, and consume responsibly.