fre1001 french 1
FRENCH 1
FRE1001
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This is an intensive language subject for students with no prior knowledge of French. It develops the four primary skills of language acquisition - speaking, listening, reading and writing - through a task-based approach to learning. Upon successful completion of the subject, students will be able to read and write simple texts in French, and to understand and participate in a variety of communicative situations. They will also have begun to take charge of their own learning, and to talk and act independently in French. Students will work towards attaining 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
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects FRE1BE1, FRE1BEA, FRE2BE1, FRE3BE1
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions The running of this subject as a winter intensive (weeks 27-29) is subject to enrolment numbers, staff and funding availability.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Entre nous 1/A1 Livre & Espace Virtuel Premium 12mth Sub. Code | Prescribed | Neige Pruvost et al, 2015 | EDITIONS MAISON DES LANGUES |
| Readings | French-English dictionary | Recommended | any | any |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply acquired knowledge to new situations; use a bilingual dictionary correctly and apply gramatical rules in the interests of self-expression and meaningful interaction with others.
- Activities:
- Regular task-based activities and grammar exercises.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
02. Collaborate with a partner or in a group to perform oral and written tasks.
- Activities:
- Regular task-based activities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
03. Communicate and process information in areas of immediate needs using appropriate structures in French.
- Activities:
- Regular task-based activities including role-plays.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
04. Express a simple opinion, likes and dislikes.
- Activities:
- Class discussions and debates.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
05. Interact appropriately and at a basic level with French speakers in accordance with socio-cultural differences.
- Activities:
- Regular interaction in target language with French-speaking tutors.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
06. Read short, simple texts and find specific information in everyday material such as advertisements, menus and timetables.
- Activities:
- Regular reading and listening comprehension activities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
07. Demonstrate understanding of and engagement with learning as a continuous, changing process.
- Activities:
- All learning activities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
08. Perform a memorised role with correct pronunciation.
- Activities:
- Rehearsal of group presentations and weekly phonetic exercises.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJames Cannon
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.5 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral and written group tasks (1,600-word equivalent). | Students should contact the subject coordinator for details on the final oral and written group task. | 40 | 02, 04, 05, 07, 08 |
| Written tests (2,400-word equivalent). | Students should contact the subject coordinator for details on the final written test. | 60 | 01, 03, 06, 07 |
Melbourne, 2019, Week 26-30, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJames Cannon
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 27 - 29
Four 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 29 and delivered via blended.
"Please note that this intensive subject should be timetabled four days per week (Monday to Thursday) over three weeks (27-29) as follows:
Lecture: 10.30-11.30am
Tutorial 1: 11.30am-1pm
Tutorial 2: 2-3.30pm"
TutorialWeek: 27 - 29
Eight 1.5 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 29 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral and written group tasks (1,600-word equivalent). | Students should contact the subject coordinator for details on the final oral and written group task. | 40 | 02, 04, 05, 07, 08 |
| Written tests (2,400-word equivalent). | Students should contact the subject coordinator for details on the final written test. | 60 | 01, 03, 06, 07 |