fre4009 french 9
FRENCH 9
FRE4009
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will build on the linguistic skills developed in French 8, enabling them to attain a B2-C1 level in the Common European Framework. Emphasis will be placed on improving students' fluency through a range of oral exercises and discussions. Written expression will be developed through specific exercises, textual analysis and grammatical exercises.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRaphael Trantoul
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites FRE4008 or coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Enfance | Prescribed | N. Saurraute | FOLIO |
| Readings | Subject Reading Guide FRE4009 (Posted on LMS) | Prescribed | French Program | French Program |
| Readings | W ou le souvenir d'enfance | Prescribed | G.Perec | GALLIMARD |
| Readings | Grammaire Progressive du français - Niveau Perfectionnement | Prescribed | M. Gregoire 2012 | CLE INTERNATIONAL |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Ability to read with ease most forms of the written language, including linguistically complex texts, specialised articles and literary works.
- Activities:
- Essay with an annotated bibliography.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
02. Ability to synthesise and perform critical analysis of a wide variety of audio, video and printed materials and to develop and evaluate arguments.
- Activities:
- Weekly entry in autobiographical project. Essay with an annotated bibliography.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Ability to use French flexibly and effectively to negotiate socio-cultural differences.
- Activities:
- Oral presentation and/or in-class debate.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
05. Demonstrated ability to apply creative thinking processes to complex or ill-structured problems, making meaningful new connections between apparently challenging, contradictory or unlikely elements.
- Activities:
- Weekly entry of autobiographical project. Essay with an annotated bibliography. Written examination.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
06. Interact with spontaneity. Give a properly referenced presentation on the evolution of chosen theme in one of the two autobiographies.
- Activities:
- Oral presentation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
07. Participation in learning as a continuous, changing process.
- Activities:
- Essay with an annotated bibliography.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
08. Write properly referenced essay on studied topic with footnotes and bibliography.
- Activities:
- Essay with annotated bibliography. Written examination.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRaphael Trantoul
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autobiographical Project (1,400-word equivalent) | Weekly entries wks 2-11 | 35 | 02, 05, 07 |
| One essay (1,200-word equivalent) | 30 | 08, 01, 02, 05 | |
| One written examination (600-word equivalent) | 15 | 01, 05 | |
| Reading journal and oral presentation (800-word equivalent) | 20 | 02, 03, 06 |