Abstract:
The investigation of the challenges faced by the Assawinso Senior High students in the
learning of the French as a Foreign Language in the applying the agreement rules
between the present perfect of the verbs with the auxiliary verb “avoir” in sentences
formation remain a fundamental concept in French grammar. This concept poses
significant difficulties for language learners. It can be complex and nuanced, leading to
common errors and confusion. It also includes issues with verb conjugation, gender and
number agreement, and sentence structure. We have tried in this research work, making
note of the concept of the present perfect, the past participle and the object transitivity
and complement. The problems were stated and justified, followed by our objectives,
research questions and the plan of the work. Later, we described the areas of difficulties
encountered by our students supported with a comprehensive literature relevant to the
agreement rules between the auxiliary verb “avoir”, the present perfect form of verbs.
We have used the qualitative and quantitative approach, the behaviourism and cognitive
theories. By identifying and addressing the specific challenges observed, language
instructors and learners can develop effective strategies to improve accuracy and
mastery of this essential grammar concept, ultimately enhancing overall French
language proficiency.
Description:
A thesis in the Department of French Language Education,
Faculty of Foreign Languages Education, submitted to the
School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment
of the requirements for the award of the degree of
Master of Philosophy
(French Education)
in the University of Education, Winneba