FREN1100
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
Designed for those with little or no previous knowledge of French, this course introduces basic vocabulary and structures through a communicative approach. Students will also gain awareness and understanding of the French and Francophone cultures.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Online
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Use basic vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar at an elementary level, in written and spoken French.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of key aspects of French culture.
3. Use technology at an elementary level in the online assessments environment.
4. Understand simple texts and dialogues in French.
Content
- The course introduces basic vocabulary and fundamental sentence structures using real-life linguistic/cultural materials;
- It concentrates on steadily building confidence and competence in the target language.
Assumed knowledge
Nil.
This course is designed for students with no knowledge of the French language. Students who have some basic French are encouraged to enrol in FREN1200. Those with a more solid background in the French language (intermediate level), including HSC-level study, Continuers or Extension, should undertake 2000 or 3000 level courses for a more engaged learning experience.
Assessment items
Quiz: 3 online quizzes
In Term Test: 3 online tests
In Term Test: 1 online speaking test
Project: 1 final project
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 1 - 2024 - Online
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Online
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- FREN1100 - Semester 2, 2023 (All) (PDF, 405.4 KB)
- FREN1100 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 365.8 KB)
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