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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 (Media)

  • Unit Code

    FRE2396

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

French language study based on the topic Media. The unit will focus on contemporary Media issues in France through the study of academic texts, documents from critical reviews, magazines, newspapers, TV programs and significant Internet sites.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from FRE1275

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded FRE3496, FRE3497, FRE3498

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse and critically appraise selected written and oral texts on the theme The Media demonstrating understanding of the flow of thought, organisational structure, audience, perspective and credibility.
  2. Demonstrate an ability to use correct vocabulary, style and register in both written essays, oral presentations and translations on themes related to The Media.
  3. Demonstrate in translations, longer oral and written presentations for FRE3497 an ability to sustain a higher level of linguistic, stylistic and organisational skills.
  4. Reach the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - Level B1->B2 for Understanding (Listening, Reading), Speaking (Interaction + Production), Writing.

Unit Content

  1. Authentic spoken and written texts will form the basis for study.
  2. Graphs, mathematical concepts and statistics where required for analysis and interpretation.
  3. MP3 files will be available for oral/aural practice to improve proficiency.
  4. Material for study will be drawn from a number of sources, including textbooks, newspapers and magazines, discussion papers, specialist publications, Internet sites and other audio-visual resources.
  5. On-line research related to referencing, establishing credibility, prioritising relevance and preparing for planning effective essays and presentations.
  6. The focus of the unit is the Media; its various aspects (including presentation techniques) will be studied in relevant depth and detail, using selected texts drawn from a variety of sources.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Workshop style study of topics within the general theme of the Media. Analysis of linguistic elements using material presented by lecturer. Internet searches and presentations. Written and oral assignments and research. Translation exercises. (100% French Language 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
TypeDescriptionValue
TestWritten tests40%
ExaminationExamination60%

Text References

  • Grevisse, M. (2007). Le bon usage: Grammaire Francaise. (14e ed.). Bruxelles: De Boek Universite.
  • Elder, D. (2001). Pour analyser un site internet. Le Francais dans le monde. No. 308. Paris: Hachette. pp 25-27.
  • Elder, D. (2000). Faire parler les images. Le Francais dans le monde. No. 312. Paris: Hachette. pp 25-26.
  • Robert, P. (2008). French-English/English-French dictionary. (Senior ed.). Paris: Les Dictionnaires Robert.
  • Chateauvert, J. (1996). Des mots a l'image. Paris: Meridiens Klincksieck.
  • Elder, D. (2011). Les pieges de la traduction Francaise. Perth, Western Australia: Edith Cowan University. (on-line).
  • Elder, D. (March-April 2001). Introduire et conclure: Strategies pour la dissertation. Le Francais dans le monde. No. 314. Paris: Cle International. pp 28-29.

Journal References

  • Le Nouvel Observateur
  • Le Point
  • Le Monde
  • 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 (Media)

  • Unit Code

    FRE2396

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

French language study based on the topic Media. The unit will focus on contemporary Media issues in France through the study of academic texts, documents from critical reviews, magazines, newspapers, TV programs and significant Internet sites.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from FRE1275

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded FRE3496, FRE3497, FRE3498

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse and critically appraise selected written and oral texts on the theme The Media demonstrating understanding of the flow of thought, organisational structure, audience, perspective and credibility.
  2. Demonstrate an ability to use correct vocabulary, style and register in both written essays, oral presentations and translations on themes related to The Media.
  3. Demonstrate in translations, longer oral and written presentations for FRE3497 an ability to sustain a higher level of linguistic, stylistic and organisational skills.
  4. Reach the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - Level B1->B2 for Understanding (Listening, Reading), Speaking (Interaction + Production), Writing.

Unit Content

  1. Authentic spoken and written texts will form the basis for study.
  2. Graphs, mathematical concepts and statistics where required for analysis and interpretation.
  3. MP3 files will be available for oral/aural practice to improve proficiency.
  4. Material for study will be drawn from a number of sources, including textbooks, newspapers and magazines, discussion papers, specialist publications, Internet sites and other audio-visual resources.
  5. On-line research related to referencing, establishing credibility, prioritising relevance and preparing for planning effective essays and presentations.
  6. The focus of the unit is the Media; its various aspects (including presentation techniques) will be studied in relevant depth and detail, using selected texts drawn from a variety of sources.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Workshop style study of topics within the general theme of the Media. Analysis of linguistic elements using material presented by lecturer. Internet searches and presentations. Written and oral assignments and research. Translation exercises. (100% French Language 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
TypeDescriptionValue
TestWritten tests40%
ExaminationExamination60%

Text References

  • Elder, D. (2011). Les pieges de la traduction Francaise. Perth, Western Australia: Edith Cowan University. (on-line).
  • Grevisse, M. (2007). Le bon usage: Grammaire Francaise. (14e ed.). Bruxelles: De Boek Universite.
  • Elder, D. (2001). Pour analyser un site internet. Le Francais dans le monde. No. 308. Paris: Hachette. pp 25-27.
  • Elder, D. (2000). Faire parler les images. Le Francais dans le monde. No. 312. Paris: Hachette. pp 25-26.
  • Robert, P. (2008). French-English/English-French dictionary. (Senior ed.). Paris: Les Dictionnaires Robert.
  • Chateauvert, J. (1996). Des mots a l'image. Paris: Meridiens Klincksieck.
  • Elder, D. (March-April 2001). Introduire et conclure: Strategies pour la dissertation. Le Francais dans le monde. No. 314. Paris: Cle International. pp 28-29.

Journal References

  • Le Nouvel Observateur
  • Le Point
  • Le Monde
  • 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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