FRENCH 8

FRE4008

2021

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students will build on the linguistic skills developed in FRE4007, enabling them to attain a B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Emphasis will be placed on improving students' fluency through a range of oral exercises and discussions. Written and oral expression will be developed through specific grammatical exercises, textual analysis, oral presentation, essay writing and a sustained cultural component.

SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorJames Cannon

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesEssay with an annotated bibliography.Weekly entry in autobiographical project.Oral presentation and/or in-class debate.Written examination.

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesFRE4007

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsFRE3008 OR FRE2ADB OR FRE2AD6 OR FRE2008

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 fran�ais (niveau perfectionnement)

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorMa�a Gr�goire and Alina Kostucki

Year2012

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherCLE INTERNATIONAL

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

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

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Read with ease most forms of the written language, including linguistically complex texts, specialised articles and literary works.

02. Synthesise and perform critical analysis of a wide variety of audio, video and printed materials, and develop and evaluate arguments.

03. Use French flexibly and effectively to negotiate socio-cultural differences.

04. Demonstrate ability to apply creative thinking processes to complex or ill-structured problems, making meaningful new connections between apparently challenging, contradictory or unlikely elements.

05. Interact with spontaneity. Give a properly referenced presentation.

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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJames Cannon

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Autobiographical Project (1,600-word equivalent).	N/A	Other	Individual	No	40	SILO2, SILO4
One essay (800-word equivalent). Specific rubric.	N/A	Assignment	Individual	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
One written examination (800-word equivalent). Student should contact subject coordinator for feedback on exam.	N/A	Other written exam	Individual	No	20	SILO1, SILO4
Reading journal and oral presentation (800-word equivalent).	N/A	Other	Individual	No	20	SILO2, SILO3, SILO5