fre1001 french 1
FRENCH 1
FRE1001
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This is an intensive language subject for students with no prior knowledge of French. It develops the four primary skills of language acquisition - speaking, listening, reading and writing - through a task-based approach to learning. Upon successful completion of the subject, students will be able to read and write simple texts in French, and to understand and participate in a variety of communicative situations. They will also have begun to take charge of their own learning, and to talk and act independently in French. Students will work towards attaining an A1 level in the Common European Reference Framework for Languages (CEFR).
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJames Cannon
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects FRE1BE1, FRE1BEA, FRE2BE1, FRE3BE1
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions The running of this subject in second semester is subject to enrolment numbers, staff and funding availability.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Student Workbook (Posted on LMS) | Prescribed | La Trobe French Studies Program, 2015 | La Trobe French Studies Program |
| Readings | Version originale 1 | Prescribed | M. Denyer et al, 2012 | EDITIONS MAISON DES LANGUES |
| Readings | Oxford Essential French Dictionary (or equivalent) | Recommended | OUP, 2011 | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Ability to apply acquired knowledge to new situations; ability to use a bilingual dictionary correctly and to apply gramatical rules in the interests of self-expression and meaningful interaction with others.
- Activities:
- Regular written language tasks, written tests.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
02. Ability to collaborate with a partner or in a group to perform oral and written tasks.
- Activities:
- Group tasks, oral examination.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
03. Ability to communicate and process information in areas of immediate needs using appropriate structures in French
- Activities:
- Regular writen language tasks, written tests including short paragraphs.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
04. Ability to express a simple opinion and to express likes and dislikes.
- Activities:
- Oral examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
05. Ability to interact appropriately and at a basic level with Francophones in accordance with socio-cultural differences.
- Activities:
- Oral examination.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
06. Ability to read short, simple texts and to find specific information in everyday material such as advertisements, menus and timetables.
- Activities:
- Listening and reading comprehension exercises, written tests, listening comprehension test.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
07. Demonstrated understanding of and engagement with learning as a continuous, changing process.
- Activities:
- All assessment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
08. Use a series of sentences to describe environment. Performed memorised role with correct pronunciation.
- Activities:
- Oral examination.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJames Cannon
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.5 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group tasks (800-word equivalent) | 20 | 02, 07 | |
| One final writen test (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | 01, 03, 06, 07 | |
| One listening comprehension test (400-word equivalent) | 10 | 06, 07 | |
| One oral examination (800-word equivalent) | 20 | 02, 04, 05, 07, 08 | |
| Short written tests (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | 03, 04, 06, 07 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJames Cannon
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.5 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group tasks (800-word equivalent) | 20 | 02, 07 | |
| One final writen test (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | 01, 03, 06, 07 | |
| One listening comprehension test (400-word equivalent) | 10 | 06, 07 | |
| One oral examination (800-word equivalent) | 20 | 02, 04, 05, 07, 08 | |
| Short written tests (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | 03, 04, 06, 07 |