Overview
This unit provides teaching in the basic language skills (speaking/listening/reading/writing) and an introduction to French society. It is designed for students with little or no knowledge of the language. You will be encouraged to develop appropriate language learning strategies. Regular assessed homework and tests emphasize the continuous nature of language … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Chris Watkin
Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Chris Watkin
Notes
If you have completed Year 12 French or its equivalent you should not take this unit.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
Use basic speaking, listening, reading and writing skills (and appropriate vocabulary) to communicate effectively in French in a limited range of situations and on a limited range of topics;
2.
Locate information in basic texts in French;
3.
Recognise and use basic structures and sounds of French;
4.
Identify and use prescribed grammatical items;
5.
Critique aspects of contemporary French history, values and identity and their evolution;
6.
Interpret given information and synthesise knowledge into a prescribed format.
Teaching approach
Active learning
Assessment summary
Within semester assessment: 100%
Assessment
1 - In class test
2 - In class test
3 - Essay
4 - Exercise/s
5 - Portfolio
6 - Oral test/assessment
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Lectures
Tutorials
Workload requirements
Workload
Learning resources
Required resources
Technology resources
Availability in areas of study
European languages (French studies)