fre2008 french 8
FRENCH 8
FRE2008
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students undertake written and oral exercises to consolidate and develop the linguistic and communicative skills gained in first semester, further enhancing fluency and accuracy and enabling them to attain B2 level in the Common European Framework. These include discussions on topics of social, cultural and political significance. Aural comprehension activities develop listening accuracy, and also involve authentic audio-visual materials include discussions on topics of social, cultural and political significance. Written work includes grammar exercises involving more sophisticated structures, analysis of complex authentic texts, and compositions demonstrating enhanced argumentative skills. By broadening the range of genres and styles studied, students improve reading comprehension and build on skills in critical analysis acquired in first semester.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRaphael Trantoul
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites French 7 (FRE2007) or equivalent
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects FRE3008, FRE1AD4, FRE2AD4, FRE3AD4, FRE1IN6, FRE2IN6, FRE3IN6, FRE2ADB, FRE3INB
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Les 500 Exercises de Grammaire B2 | Prescribed | M.-P Caquineau-Gündüz et al | HACHETTE |
Readings | Nouvelle Grammaire du Français | Prescribed | Y. Delatour et al | HACHETTE |
Readings | Subject Reading Guide (Posted on LMS) | Prescribed | N/A | N/A |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRaphael Trantoul
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
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Essay (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | |
Journals (800-word equivalent) | 25 | |
Oral examination (800-word equivalent) | 20 | |
Two written tests (1,200-word equivalent) | 30 |