fre1002 french 2
FRENCH 2
FRE1002
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This is an intensive language subject which builds upon the four primary skills of language acquisition - speaking, listening, reading and writing - acquired in FRE101. Upon successful completion of the subject, students will be able to read and write increasingly complex texts in French, and to understand and participate in a variety of communicative situations. Upon successful completion of the subject, students can expect to have reached an A1 level in the Common European Reference Framework for Languages (CEFR).
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJames Cannon
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites FRE1001 or equivalent
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects FRE1BEB, FRE1BE2, FRE2BE2, FRE3BE2
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions The running of this subject in Summer semester 2015 (wk 6-8), is subject to enrolment numbers, staff and funding availability.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Student Workbook(Posted on LMS) | Prescribed | N/A | N/A |
| Readings | Version originale 1 | Prescribed | M. Denyer et al | EDITIONS MAISON DES LANGUES |
| Readings | Oxford Essential French Dictionary (or equivalent) | Recommended | N/A | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Ability to apply acquired knowledge to new situations; ability to use a bilingual dictionary correctly and to apply grammatical rules in the interests of self-expression and meaningful interaction with others.
- Activities:
- Regular written language tasks, written tests.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
02. Ability to collaborate with a partner or in a group to perform oral and written tasks.
- Activities:
- Group tasks, oral examination.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
03. Ability to communicate and process information in areas of immediate needs using appropriate structures in French
- Activities:
- Regular writen language tasks, written tests including short paragraphs.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
04. Ability to express a simple opinion and to express likes and dislikes.
- Activities:
- Oral examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
05. Ability to interact appropriately and at a basic level with Francophones in accordance with socio-cultural differences.
- Activities:
- Oral examination.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
06. Ability to read short, simple texts and to find specific information in everyday material such as advertisements, menus and timetables.
- Activities:
- Listening and reading comprehension exercises, written tests, listening comprehension test.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
07. Demonstrated understanding of and engagement with learning as a continuous, changing process.
- Activities:
- All assessment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
08. Use a series of sentences to describe environment. Performed memorised role with correct pronunciation.
- Activities:
- Oral examination.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJames Cannon
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.5 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group tasks (800-word equivalent) | 20 | 02, 07 | |
| One final written test (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | 01, 03, 06, 07 | |
| One listening comprehension test (400-word equivalent) | 10 | 06, 07 | |
| One oral examination (800-word equivalent) | 20 | 02, 04, 05, 07, 08 | |
| Short written tests (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | 03, 04, 06, 07 |
Melbourne, 2015, Week 06-08, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJames Cannon
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 06 - 08
Twelve 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 08 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 06 - 08
Thirty six 1.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 08 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group tasks (800-word equivalent) | 20 | 02, 07 | |
| One final written test (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | 01, 03, 06, 07 | |
| One listening comprehension test (400-word equivalent) | 10 | 06, 07 | |
| One oral examination (800-word equivalent) | 20 | 02, 04, 05, 07, 08 | |
| Short written tests (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | 03, 04, 06, 07 |