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MOOC. Apprentissage de l'expression écrite en français

The MOOC "Apprentissage de l’expression écrite en français" offers a progressive, modular training course grounded in the Didactics of Argumentation and Enunciation (DAE). The pathway is organised into two main blocks: a theoretical block presenting linguistic and discursive fundamentals (topical, enunciative, argumentative and locutionary levels) and a practical block devoted to application (guided exercises, independent writing tasks, infographics and videos). The course follows a theory–practice–consolidation cycle: conceptual input, targeted exercises, written productions and self‑assessment.


Main topics

The course covers the principles of written expression in French: 

  • discourse organisation
  • argumentative structure, 
  • enunciative strategies, 
  • textual cohesion and coherence, 
  • lexical and grammatical resources, 
  • discourse markers, and writing practices (from sentence to text). 

Learning outcomes

By the end of the MOOC, learners will be able to analyse the construction of meaning, select and mobilise appropriate linguistic resources, construct coherent argumentative texts, and produce independent written work suitable for academic or professional purposes. 

The course also develops learner autonomy and the ability to self‑assess.

Practical Details

Start / End: the course is published and made available in sessional runs on UAMx (asynchronous format); planned teaching duration: 15 weeks (flexible pace). 

Registration period: enrolment opens via UAMx platform on 1st September  2026 (https://uamx.uam.es/courses/course-v1:UAMx+ExpEcrite+24-25/about), the course will be available from 1st June 2026 to 30th June 2027, and students may enrol at any time during this period. Study domain: Linguistics / Philology / Language Didactics — 

Hub thematic: Humanities & Languages. 

Format: MOOC (asynchronous) with multimedia resources, quizzes, written tasks and discussion forums; tutoring and formative feedback provided. 

Target audience: FLE learners from B1 level upwards (undergraduates, researchers in the humanities and social sciences, professionals). 

Costs: audit access is free; certification and credit-bearing modalities depend on UAMx conditions. 

Language and level: French, minimum recommended level B1. 

ECTS: 3 ECTS (estimated workload 75 hours). 

Prerequisites: basic command of French (B1), ability to work autonomously in a digital learning environment.

Organising institution: 

Coordinator : 

  • Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Department of French Philology, Faculty of Philosophy and Arts).

Academic partners: 

  • National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
  • Université libre de Bruxelles 
  • University of Bucharest 
  • Hassan II University of Casablanca 

Selection process

The MOOC is open for free audit access; for the certified pathway (limited tutor‑supported places and credit recognition) formal enrolment via UAMx is required. 

Application requirements for the certified track: minimum B1 level (self‑declaration), completion of mandatory activities, submission of required assignments and participation in evaluated components. 

Where places are limited, applicants may be asked to provide a short statement of motivation.

Evaluation criteria

Assessment combines quantitative and qualitative criteria: linguistic accuracy (grammar and vocabulary), discourse coherence and organisation, appropriate use of argumentative and enunciative markers, analytical capacity and adaptation to communicative context, and overall quality of written productions (structure and logical progression). 

Typical weighting: 

  • formative quizzes (30%), 
  • guided assignments and self‑assessment (30%), 
  • final written project (40%). 

Overall pass threshold: 5/10; detailed rubrics and marking criteria are provided in the course syllabus.

Professors

  • Aránzazu Gil Casadomet — Course coordinator and trainer, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid; specialist in French language teaching and written expression; responsible for academic design, methodological lead for course content and assessment of the MOOC.
  • Marta Tordesillas — Co‑coordinator and expert in argumentative and enunciative semantics (DAE); pedagogical supervision.


Contributing trainers: 

  • Eleni Tziafa, Rania Voskaki, Mavina Pantazara (Athens); 
  • Laura Calabrese (Brussels); 
  • Sonia Berbinski (Bucharest); 
  • Imane El Imadi (Casablanca) — responsible for practical modules and tutoring.

Contact

Course coordination: Aránzazu Gil Casadomet — Department of French Philology, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid — contact email (aranzazu.gil@uam.es); 

Platform support: UAMx technical team (uamx@uam.es); 

Course platform: https://uamx.uam.es/courses/course-v1:UAMx+ExpEcrite+24-25/about