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School: Arts and Humanities

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    French (Introductory 2)

  • Unit Code

    FRE1102

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

A unit to develop basic skills in French language with emphasis on grammar, conversation and comprehension by means of authentic French documents.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

On-campus class based

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Discuss everyday topics in French with a reasonable degree of fluency.
  2. Have a good understanding of all essential areas of French grammar.
  3. Read fluently simple texts on subject areas familiar to the student.
  4. Understand specific aspects of the French way of life.
  5. Use a more extensive French vocabulary.
  6. Use the French language with a level of skill equivalent to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - Level A1 for Understanding (Listening, Reading), Speaking (Interaction + Production), Writing.
  7. Write simple prose in all familiar subject areas with a high degree of competence.

Unit Content

  1. Discussion work in French occasioned by films, slides, radio and video programmes.
  2. Further work on vocabulary, grammar, conversation and comprehension.
  3. Introduction to French culture.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Situational oral exercises, simulations, discussion groups, workshops, role-play. Written grammatical and syntactic exercises, dictation, exercises in creative writing. Use of audio-visual resources. Oral and written comprehension exercises, analysis of simple oral and written French.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ExerciseOral and Written Assignments and Tests40%
ExaminationOral and Written Examination60%

Text References

  • ^ Merieux, R., Laine E. &, Loiseau, Y. (2009). Latitudes 1. Cahier d'exercices (Version Anglophone). Paris, France: Didier.
  • ^ Merieux, R., Laine E., Loiseau, Y. (2008). Latitudes 1. Methode de francais. Paris, France: Didier.
  • Capelle, G. (2000). Reflets 1 Cahier d'exercices 1 and CD oral Reflets 1. Paris: Hachette.
  • Boulares, M. (1996). Grammaire vivante du Francais. Niveau 1. Paris: Cle international.
  • Akyuz., Bazelle-Shahmaei., Bonenfant., Flament., Lacroix., Moriot., & Renaudineau. (2000). Exercices de grammaire en contexte. (Niveau debutant). Paris: Hachette.
  • Alliance Francaise. (2002). Certificat d'etudes de Francais pratique. Niveau 1. (livre + CD audio). Paris: Didier.
  • Capelle, G. (2000). Reflets 1. Paris: Hachette.
  • Girardet, C. (1996). Panorama 1. Methode de Francais. Paris: Cle international.
  • Berard., Canier., & Lavenne. (1996). Tempo 1. Methode de francais. Paris: Didier/Hatier.

Website References

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Arts and Humanities

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    French (Introductory 2)

  • Unit Code

    FRE1102

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

A unit to develop basic skills in French language with emphasis on grammar, conversation and comprehension by means of authentic French documents.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

On-campus class based

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Discuss everyday topics in French with a reasonable degree of fluency.
  2. Have a good understanding of all essential areas of French grammar.
  3. Read fluently simple texts on subject areas familiar to the student.
  4. Understand specific aspects of the French way of life.
  5. Use a more extensive French vocabulary.
  6. Use the French language with a level of skill equivalent to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - Level A1 for Understanding (Listening, Reading), Speaking (Interaction + Production), Writing.
  7. Write simple prose in all familiar subject areas with a high degree of competence.

Unit Content

  1. Discussion work in French occasioned by films, slides, radio and video programmes.
  2. Further work on vocabulary, grammar, conversation and comprehension.
  3. Introduction to French culture.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Situational oral exercises, simulations, discussion groups, workshops, role-play. Written grammatical and syntactic exercises, dictation, exercises in creative writing. Use of audio-visual resources. Oral and written comprehension exercises, analysis of simple oral and written French.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ExerciseOral and Written Assignments and Tests40%
ExaminationOral and Written Examination60%

Text References

  • ^ Merieux, R., Laine E. &, Loiseau, Y. (2009). Latitudes 1. Cahier d'exercices (Version Anglophone). Paris, France: Didier.
  • ^ Merieux, R., Laine E., Loiseau, Y. (2008). Latitudes 1. Methode de francais. Paris, France: Didier.
  • Capelle, G. (2000). Reflets 1 Cahier d'exercices 1 and CD oral Reflets 1. Paris: Hachette.
  • Boulares, M. (1996). Grammaire vivante du Francais. Niveau 1. Paris: Cle international.
  • Akyuz., Bazelle-Shahmaei., Bonenfant., Flament., Lacroix., Moriot., & Renaudineau. (2000). Exercices de grammaire en contexte. (Niveau debutant). Paris: Hachette.
  • Alliance Francaise. (2002). Certificat d'etudes de Francais pratique. Niveau 1. (livre + CD audio). Paris: Didier.
  • Capelle, G. (2000). Reflets 1. Paris: Hachette.
  • Girardet, C. (1996). Panorama 1. Methode de Francais. Paris: Cle international.
  • Berard., Canier., & Lavenne. (1996). Tempo 1. Methode de francais. Paris: Didier/Hatier.

Website References

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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