FREN2610
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course further develops the students' knowledge of the French language and culture and improve vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar beyond beginners' level, in order to achieve an A2 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) by the end of FREN2620.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Online
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Utilise an elementary standard of French grammar
2. Understand simple French texts in a variety of listening situations and written materials.
3. Communicate effectively in French in a variety of everyday speaking situations
4. Identify some aspects of the culture(s) of Francophone societies.
5. Use technology at an elementary level in the online assessments environment.
Content
This is a comprehensive language course that builds on the four skills of language acquisition: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing, beyond beginners' level. By the end of the course, students are expected to reach a level between A1 and A2 (Common Framework of Reference for Languages). It also introduces gradually students to French cultural realities through the study of real-life articles, videos and other materials.
Assumed knowledge
FREN1200 Elementary French II or equivalent
The online assessments require students to demonstrate an ability to use technology at an elementary level.
Assessment items
Quiz: Online quizzes (x 2)
In Term Test: Online tests (x 3)
In Term Test: 1 online oral 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)
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)
Tutorial-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- FREN2610 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 260.4 KB)
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