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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 (Intermediate 4)

  • Unit Code

    FRE2204

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

Communicative French language study focusing on different varieties of spoken and written discourse. More specifically, the aim of this unit is to assist the student to develop greater facility in the four macro-skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking).

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from FRE2203

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded FRE1275, FRE3402, FRE3412

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Begin to use with reasonable ease French idiomatic expressions, so as to produce oral and written prose that sounds idiomatically correct to the native speaker of French.
  2. Discuss the main similarities and differences between cultural, scientific, educational and social challenges in France and Australia.
  3. Have a reasonable command of the basic specialised vocabulary that may be encountered in particular situations related to everyday life.
  4. Have a sufficient command of the French language to enable them to read, speak, write and understand it in areas related to everyday life.
  5. Reach the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - Level A2->B1 for Understanding (Listening, Reading), Speaking (Interaction + Production), Writing.

Unit Content

  1. Analysis of texts will focus on organisation and presentation of thought and on correct grammatical usage.
  2. Authentic spoken and written texts will be used for study when available.
  3. Conversation and oral language work will be related to the main theme.
  4. Language sessions will be available or oral/aural practice to improve proficiency.
  5. Material for study will be drawn from a number of sources, including texts books, newspapers and magazines, discussion papers, specialist publications and audio-visual resources.
  6. The focus of this unit will be "Understanding main social, cultural, scientific and educational challenges in France and Australia".

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 and language laboratory facilities. Oral and written comprehension exercises, analysis of advanced level written and oral 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
TestWritten tests40%
ExaminationExamination60%

Text References

  • Berchiche, Y., Dubois, M., & Mimran, R. (2000). Cours de la Sorbonne. Paris, France: Cle International.
  • Riegel, M,. (2009). Grammaire methodique du francais. Paris, France: Presses universitaires de France.
  • Maurice. (2007). Le bon usage. (14e ed.). Bruxelles, France: De Boek Universite.
  • Elder, D. (2011). Les pieges de la traduction francaise. Perth, Australia: Edith Cowan University. (on-line).
  • Delatour, Jennepin, Dufour, Mattie, Teyssier. (2000). Grammaire pratique du francais en 80 fiches. Paris, France: Hachette.
  • Callamand, Monique., & Boulares, Michele. (1990). Grammaire vivante du francais. Exercices d'apprentissage. (vols 1 et 2). Paris, France: Cle International.
  • Boulares, Michele., & Frerot, Jean-Louis. (1992). Grammaire progressive du francais. Niveau avance. Corriges. Paris, France: Cle International.
  • Boulares, Michele. (1997). Grammaire progressive du francais niveau avance. Paris, France: Cle International .
  • Boulares, Michele., & Callamand, Monique. (1996). Grammaire vivante du francais. Exercices d'apprentissage niveau 1 Francais langue etrangere. Paris, France: Cle International.

Journal References

  • Elle
  • Le Monde
  • Le Point
  • Le Nouvel Observateur
  • L'Express
  • Le Francais dans le Monde

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 (Intermediate 4)

  • Unit Code

    FRE2204

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

Communicative French language study focusing on different varieties of spoken and written discourse. More specifically, the aim of this unit is to assist the student to develop greater facility in the four macro-skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking).

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from FRE2203

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded FRE1275, FRE3402, FRE3412

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Begin to use with reasonable ease French idiomatic expressions, so as to produce oral and written prose that sounds idiomatically correct to the native speaker of French.
  2. Discuss the main similarities and differences between cultural, scientific, educational and social challenges in France and Australia.
  3. Have a reasonable command of the basic specialised vocabulary that may be encountered in particular situations related to everyday life.
  4. Have a sufficient command of the French language to enable them to read, speak, write and understand it in areas related to everyday life.
  5. Reach the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - Level A2->B1 for Understanding (Listening, Reading), Speaking (Interaction + Production), Writing.

Unit Content

  1. Analysis of texts will focus on organisation and presentation of thought and on correct grammatical usage.
  2. Authentic spoken and written texts will be used for study when available.
  3. Conversation and oral language work will be related to the main theme.
  4. Language sessions will be available or oral/aural practice to improve proficiency.
  5. Material for study will be drawn from a number of sources, including texts books, newspapers and magazines, discussion papers, specialist publications and audio-visual resources.
  6. The focus of this unit will be "Understanding main social, cultural, scientific and educational challenges in France and Australia".

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 and language laboratory facilities. Oral and written comprehension exercises, analysis of advanced level written and oral 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
TestWritten tests40%
ExaminationExamination60%

Text References

  • Maurice. (2007). Le bon usage. (14e ed.). Bruxelles, France: De Boek Universite.
  • Riegel, M,. (2009). Grammaire methodique du francais. Paris, France: Presses universitaires de France.
  • Berchiche, Y., Dubois, M., & Mimran, R. (2000). Cours de la Sorbonne. Paris, France: Cle International.
  • Boulares, Michele. (1997). Grammaire progressive du francais niveau avance. Paris, France: Cle International .
  • Elder, D. (2011). Les pieges de la traduction francaise. Perth, Australia: Edith Cowan University. (on-line).
  • Boulares, Michele., & Frerot, Jean-Louis. (1992). Grammaire progressive du francais. Niveau avance. Corriges. Paris, France: Cle International.
  • Callamand, Monique., & Boulares, Michele. (1990). Grammaire vivante du francais. Exercices d'apprentissage. (vols 1 et 2). Paris, France: Cle International.
  • Delatour, Jennepin, Dufour, Mattie, Teyssier. (2000). Grammaire pratique du francais en 80 fiches. Paris, France: Hachette.
  • Boulares, Michele., & Callamand, Monique. (1996). Grammaire vivante du francais. Exercices d'apprentissage niveau 1 Francais langue etrangere. Paris, France: Cle International.

Journal References

  • Le Point
  • Le Monde
  • Elle
  • L'Express
  • Le Nouvel Observateur
  • Le Francais dans le Monde

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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