FRENCH 8
FRE3008
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.
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Raphael Trantoul
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: French 7 (FRE3007) or equivalent
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: FRE2008, FRE1AD4, FRE2AD4, FRE3AD4, FRE1IN6, FRE2IN6, FRE3IN6, FRE2ADB, FRE3INB
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Raphael Trantoul
Class requirements
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.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | |
| Journals (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | |
| Oral examination (800-word equivalent) | 20 | |
| Two written tests (1,200-word equivalent) | 30 |