fre4008 french 8
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.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJames Cannon
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites FRE4007 or subject coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Grammaire progressive du français (niveau perfectionnement)
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorM. Gregoire
Year2012
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCLE INTERNATIONAL
ISBNN/A
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Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRaphael 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 |