Faculty of Education and Arts
School: Communications and Arts
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 (Challenges in Modern France)Unit Code
FRE1275Year
2015Enrolment Period
1Version
1Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
Communicative French language studies based on a study of the major challenges facing French society, science, industries, institutions and culture today using authentic texts and audio-visual material.
Prerequisite Rule
Students must pass 1 units from FRE1165, FRE2202
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Demonstrate appropriate study skills to research any subject within the domain of the topic.
- Listen to and understand spoken material drawn from studies of the topic.
- Present a short discourse with appropriate fluency and grammatical accuracy to class members on selected topics.
- Reach the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - Level A2->B1 for Understanding (Listening, Reading), Speaking (Interaction + Production), Writing.
- Read with fluency and a good level of comprehension of texts selected for study of the topic.
Unit Content
- Analysis of texts will focus on organisation and presentation of thought and on correct grammatical usage.
- Audio material will be available or oral/aural practice to improve proficiency.
- Authentic spoken and written texts will be used for study when available.
- Conversation and oral language work will be related to the main theme.
- Material for study will be drawn from a number of sources, including text books, newspapers and magazines, discussion papers, specialist publications and audio-visual resources.
- The focus of this unit will be "Understanding the Major Challenges in France Today" with an emphasis on technology, science and the major institutions.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures will be avoided, the emphasis being on student participation and workshop-style involvement. Conversation and oral classes. Grammar study sessions. Discussions and tutorials. Audio-visual sessions and on-line components. (100% French medium).
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| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Test | Written tests | 40% |
| Examination | Examination | 60% |
Text References
- Delatour., Jennepin., Dufour., Mattie., & Teyssier. (2000). Grammaire pratique du francais en 80 fiches. Paris: Hachette.
- Riegel, M. (2009). Grammaire methodique du francais. Paris: Presses Universitaires de France.
- Elder, D. (2011). Les pieges de la traduction francaise. Perth: Edith Cowan University. (on-line).
- Berchiche, Y., Dubois, M., & Mimran, R. (2000). Cours de la Sorbonne. Paris : Cle International.
- Grevisse, Maurice. (2007). Le bon usage. (14th ed.). Bruxelles: DeBoek Universite.
- Boulares, Michele., & Callamand, Monique. (1996). Grammaire vivante du francais. Exercices d'apprentissage niveau 1 Francais langue etrangere. Paris: Cle International.
- Boulares, Michele., & Frerot, Jean-Louis. (1992). Grammaire progressive du francais. Niveau avance. Corriges. Paris: Cle International.
- Callamand, Monique., & Boulares Michele. (1990). Grammaire vivante du francais. Exercices d'apprentissage. (vols 1 et 2). Paris: Cle International.
- Boulares, Michele. (1997). Grammaire progressive du francais niveau avance. Paris: Cle International .
Journal References
- Le Nouvel Observateur
- Elle
- L'Express
- Le Francais Dans le Monde
- Le Monde
- Le Point
Website References
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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Faculty of Education and Arts
School: Communications and Arts
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 (Challenges in Modern France)Unit Code
FRE1275Year
2015Enrolment Period
2Version
1Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
Communicative French language studies based on a study of the major challenges facing French society, science, industries, institutions and culture today using authentic texts and audio-visual material.
Prerequisite Rule
Students must pass 1 units from FRE1165, FRE2202
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Demonstrate appropriate study skills to research any subject within the domain of the topic.
- Listen to and understand spoken material drawn from studies of the topic.
- Present a short discourse with appropriate fluency and grammatical accuracy to class members on selected topics.
- Reach the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - Level A2->B1 for Understanding (Listening, Reading), Speaking (Interaction + Production), Writing.
- Read with fluency and a good level of comprehension of texts selected for study of the topic.
Unit Content
- Analysis of texts will focus on organisation and presentation of thought and on correct grammatical usage.
- Audio material will be available or oral/aural practice to improve proficiency.
- Authentic spoken and written texts will be used for study when available.
- Conversation and oral language work will be related to the main theme.
- Material for study will be drawn from a number of sources, including text books, newspapers and magazines, discussion papers, specialist publications and audio-visual resources.
- The focus of this unit will be "Understanding the Major Challenges in France Today" with an emphasis on technology, science and the major institutions.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures will be avoided, the emphasis being on student participation and workshop-style involvement. Conversation and oral classes. Grammar study sessions. Discussions and tutorials. Audio-visual sessions and on-line components. (100% French medium).
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| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Test | Written tests | 40% |
| Examination | Examination | 60% |
Text References
- Elder, D. (2011). Les pieges de la traduction francaise. Perth: Edith Cowan University. (on-line).
- Riegel, M. (2009). Grammaire methodique du francais. Paris: Presses Universitaires de France.
- Grevisse, Maurice. (2007). Le bon usage. (14th ed.). Bruxelles: DeBoek Universite.
- Delatour., Jennepin., Dufour., Mattie., & Teyssier. (2000). Grammaire pratique du francais en 80 fiches. Paris: Hachette.
- Callamand, Monique., & Boulares Michele. (1990). Grammaire vivante du francais. Exercices d'apprentissage. (vols 1 et 2). Paris: Cle International.
- Boulares, Michele., & Frerot, Jean-Louis. (1992). Grammaire progressive du francais. Niveau avance. Corriges. Paris: Cle International.
- Boulares, Michele., & Callamand, Monique. (1996). Grammaire vivante du francais. Exercices d'apprentissage niveau 1 Francais langue etrangere. Paris: Cle International.
- Berchiche, Y., Dubois, M., & Mimran, R. (2000). Cours de la Sorbonne. Paris : Cle International.
- Boulares, Michele. (1997). Grammaire progressive du francais niveau avance. Paris: Cle International .
Journal References
- L'Express
- Elle
- Le Nouvel Observateur
- Le Monde
- Le Francais Dans le Monde
- Le Point
Website References
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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