FREN3620
20 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
The aim of this course is to enable students to reach an Upper Intermediate level of communication in French and to develop their cultural awareness of the Francophone world. It is designed as a sequel to FREN3610; it builds on the four skills of language acquisition: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Online
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Utilise an upper Intermediate/Advanced standard of French grammar commensurate with B1 or above of the Common Framework of the Reference for Languages.
2. Construct short texts in French, using appropriate grammatical structures and connectors corresponding to this level.
3. Understand documents in French in a variety of listening situations and written materials corresponding to this level.
4. Communicate effectively in French language in a variety of speaking situations.
5. Identify key aspects of the culture(s) of Francophone societies.
6. Use technology at an elementary level in the online assessments environment.
Content
The course uses audiovisual and digital materials to present linguistic features of the French language in real-life settings. This is the basis for the analysis and practice of grammatical, functional and cultural elements. It also places emphasis on developing the students' powers of expression in the oral and written codes.
Assumed knowledge
FREN3610
Assessment items
Quiz: 2 online quizzes
In Term Test: 2 online tests
In Term Test: 1 online oral test
Written Assignment: 1 online written task
Project: 1 final project
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Online 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
- Optional online consultation (support from lecturers) 1 hour per week for 12 weeks on request
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Online
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Online 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
- Optional online consultation (support from lecturers) 1 hour per week for 12 weeks on request
Tutorial-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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