fre4010 french 10
FRENCH 10
FRE4010
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will build on the linguistic skills developed in French 9, enabling them to attain a B2-C1 level in the Common European Framework. Emphasis will be placed on improving students' fluency through a range of oral exercises and discussions. Written expression will be developed through specific exercises, textual analysis and grammatical exercises.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJames Cannon
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites FRE4009, FRE2FIC or equivalent/coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects FRE3AD6, FRE3ADB
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/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 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Ability to read with ease most forms of the written language, including linguistically complex texts, specialised articles and literary works.
- Activities:
- Essay with an annotated bibliography.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
02. Ability to synthesise and perform critical analysis of a wide variety of audio, video and printed materials and to develop and evaluate arguments.
- Activities:
- Essay with an annotated bibliography.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Ability to use French flexibly and effectively to negotiate socio-cultural differences.
- Activities:
- Oral presentation and/or in-class debate.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
04. Ability to work in pairs or as a team, with commitment to shared goals, team processes and appropriate interpersonal skills.
- Activities:
- Theatre performance. Oral examination.Internship/ work placement.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
05. Demonstrated ability to apply creative thinking processes to complex or ill-structured problems, making meaningful new connections between apparently challenging, contradictory or unlikely elements.
- Activities:
- Essays with an annotated bibliogaphy. Written examination.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
06. Interact with spontaneity. Present a properly referenced talk.
- Activities:
- Full length play performance. Presentation. Oral examination.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
07. Participation in learning as a continuous, changing process.
- Activities:
- Internship/ work placement with written report. Essay with annotated bibliography.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
08. Write properly referenced essay on studied topic with footnotes and bibliography.
- Activities:
- Essay with annotated bibliography. Written examination.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJames Cannon
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Project(1, 200-word equivalent) | 30 | 08, 07, 05, 03, 02, 01 | |
| Journals (1,200-word equivalent) | 30 | 07 | |
| Two written tests (1,600-word equivalent) | 40 | 05, 01 |