FRENCH 2
FRE1002
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This is an intensive language subject which builds upon the four primary skills of language acquisition - speaking, listening, reading and writing - acquired in FRE101. Upon successful completion of the subject, students will be able to read and write increasingly complex texts in French, and to understand and participate in a variety of communicative situations. Upon successful completion of the subject, students can expect to have reached an A1 level in the Common European Reference Framework for Languages (CEFR).
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: James Cannon
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: FRE1001 or equivalent
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: FRE1BEB, FRE1BE2, FRE2BE2, FRE3BE2
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: The running of this subject in Summer semester 2015 (wk 6-8), 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 | N/A | N/A |
| Readings | Version originale 1 | Prescribed | M. Denyer et al | EDITIONS MAISON DES LANGUES |
| Readings | Oxford Essential French Dictionary (or equivalent) | Recommended | N/A | 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 grammatical 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:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
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)
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: James Cannon
Class requirements
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.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group tasks (800-word equivalent) | 20 | 02, 07 | |
| One final written 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, Week 06-08, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: James Cannon
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 06 - 08
Twelve 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 08 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 06 - 08
Thirty six 1.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 08 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group tasks (800-word equivalent) | 20 | 02, 07 | |
| One final written 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 |