fre1002 french 2

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).

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

Prerequisites FRE1001 or equivalent

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects FRE1BEB, FRE1BE2, FRE2BE2, FRE3BE2

Equivalent subjectsN/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 TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsStudent Workbook(Posted on LMS)PrescribedN/AN/A
ReadingsVersion originale 1PrescribedM. Denyer et alEDITIONS MAISON DES LANGUES
ReadingsOxford Essential French Dictionary (or equivalent)RecommendedN/AOXFORD 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)

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJames 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 elementComments%ILO*
Group tasks (800-word equivalent)2002, 07
One final written test (1,000-word equivalent)2501, 03, 06, 07
One listening comprehension test (400-word equivalent)1006, 07
One oral examination (800-word equivalent)2002, 04, 05, 07, 08
Short written tests (1,000-word equivalent)2503, 04, 06, 07

Melbourne, 2015, Week 06-08, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJames 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 elementComments%ILO*
Group tasks (800-word equivalent)2002, 07
One final written test (1,000-word equivalent)2501, 03, 06, 07
One listening comprehension test (400-word equivalent)1006, 07
One oral examination (800-word equivalent)2002, 04, 05, 07, 08
Short written tests (1,000-word equivalent)2503, 04, 06, 07