FRENCH 8
FRE4008
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students undertake written and oral exercises to consolidate and develop the linguistic and communicative skills gained in first semester, further enhancing fluency and accuracy and enabling them to attain B2 level in the Common European Framework. These include discussions on topics of social, cultural and political significance. Aural comprehension activities develop listening accuracy, and also involve authentic audio-visual materials include discussions on topics of social, cultural and political significance. Written work includes grammar exercises involving more sophisticated structures, analysis of complex authentic texts, and compositions demonstrating enhanced argumentative skills. By broadening the range of genres and styles studied, students improve reading comprehension and build on skills in critical analysis acquired in first semester.
School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: James Cannon
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: FRE4007 or subject coordinator's approval
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Grammaire progressive du français (niveau perfectionnement)
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: M. Gregoire
Year: 2012
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: CLE INTERNATIONAL
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Raphael Trantoul
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Essay with literature review(1,200-word equivalent)Feedback returned within 2 weeks | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO6, SILO8 |
Journals entries fortnightly (1,200-word equivalent)Feedback provided via assessment rubric online (video using TAPES app) or written notes. Usually within less than a week. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5, SILO6, SILO8 |
Lead class discussion in pair (800-word equivalent)Rubric designed by students in wk 1 for the ""meneurs de discussion"". Once during semester. Sign up in wk 1. Starts in wk 3. Pairs invited to office hour the week before to prepare for this. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7 |
Written test (1,000-word equivalent)Students should contact the subject coordinator for feedback on the final written test. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO6, SILO8 |