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)