FREN1200

Elementary French II

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

A semester language unit designed as the continuation of the Introductory course FREN1100. The course provides vocabulary extension and further fundamental sentence patterns, still placing emphasis on speaking and understanding of the language at an elementary level.

Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. be familiar with French sounds and pronunciation;
2. speak and understand simple spoken every day French;
3. recognise main characteristics of the cultures of French-speaking countries;
4. be prepared linguistically to take more advanced French.
Content Extends basic vocabulary and fundamental sentence structures acquired in FREN1100 by using authentic linguistic/cultural materials. Small group work concentrates on steadily building confidence and competence in the target language.
Replacing Course(s) NA
Transition NA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge FREN1100 or equivalent
Modes of Delivery Distance Learning : IT Based
Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Workshop
Assessment Items
Examination: Class 3 small online quiz, 5% each, 15mins, focusing on a specific grammatical point or verb conjugations;

3 online tests, 15% each, 1 hr, evaluating the content, vocabulary, grammatical structures and cultural knowledge covered in the last 2 episodes studied;
Examination: Oral 2 oral tests, 10% each, 10 mins, testing the ability to reply to simple questions and communicate in French.
Examination: Formal 1 final exam - 20%, 2 hours. It aims to test the most important material covered throughout the semester.
Contact Hours Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for 13 weeks
Workshop: for 4 hour(s) per Week for 13 weeks
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 3 weeks
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for FREN1200