Presents a multidimensional teaching module, based on a communicative-experiential syllabus, that can be adapted to address the specific ages, needs, and interests of students. The article emphasizes that the key to creating a successful multidimensional module is the selection of an appropriate topic. (15 references) (CK)

This paper presents a French-as-a-Second-Language writing course for non-Francophone students at an advanced university level. Because this approach to teaching writing focuses on the writer (and on the reader's expectations), as well as on textuality, the organization (i.e., the architecture) of this course is as complex as writing. (32…