fre4007 french 7
FRENCH 7
FRE4007
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students undertake written and oral exercises designed to consolidate and build on linguistic skills developed in French 6, enhancing both fluency and accuracy while enabling them to work towards attaining a B2 level in the Common European Framework. The subject introduces a variety of new grammar topics and includes extensive listening comprehension activities based on authentic audiovisual materials as well as a sustained cultural component.
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 FRENCH 6 or coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects FRE2007, FRE3007, FRE1AD3, FRE2AD3, FRE3AD3, FRE1IN5, FRE2IN5, FRE3IN5, FRE2ADA, FRE3INA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Grammaire progressive du français (niveau perfectionnement) | Prescribed | Maïa Grégoire, 2012 | CLE International |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Ability to apply acquired knowledge to a broad range of situations; ability to extrapolate information from different media sources and use it to formulate an argument.
- Activities:
- Class discussions, research for essay and regular listening comprehension exercises.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
02. Ability to formulate an opinion on a wide range of topics, including abstract ideas, and to engage critically with longer written texts of a variety of genres and with films.
- Activities:
- Weekly readings, film viewings and class discussions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Ability to interact with French speakers with fluency and spontaneity in accordance with socio-cultural differences.
- Activities:
- Class discussions and oral presentation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
04. Ability to understand longer, more complex, factual and literary texts and to appreciate distinctions of style.
- Activities:
- Weekly readings.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
05. Ability to work with a partner or as part of a team in class discussions and debates.
- Activities:
- Class discussions, debates and oral presentation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
06. Engagement with learning as a continuous, changing process.
- Activities:
- All activities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
07. Interact with a degree of fluency with native speakers. Present a talk on researched topic.
- Activities:
- Class discussions and oral presentation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
08. Write argumentative texts on a variety of topics.
- Activities:
- Written journals and essay.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJames Cannon
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay (800-word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 08, 04 | |
| Oral presentation (600-word equivalent) | 15 | 07, 02, 03, 05, 06 | |
| Written tests (1,800-word equivalent) | 45 | 01, 04, 08 | |
| Written journals (800-word equivalent) | 20 | 08, 01 |