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FREN1200

Elementary French II

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 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
Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Lecture
Tutorial
Workshop
Assessment Items
Examination: Class
3 small tests, 5% each, 15mins, focusing on a specific grammatical point or verb conjugations;

3 written 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

2012 Course Timetables for FREN1200