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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 (Advanced 1)

  • Unit Code

    FRE3311

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

Communicative French language studies centred around the theme of "Society and Culture in France Today" with emphasis on the development of oral and written fluency.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from FRE2202

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded FRE2203, FRE3301

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Conduct a conversation with one or more people on themes associated with the main topic.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of the correct usage of grammar studied in the unit through written/oral tests.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of the vocabulary associated with the main everyday aspects of the French way of life through translation.
  4. Listen to and comprehend spoken texts drawn from the studies of the topic.
  5. Present a short discourse with appropriate fluency and grammatical accuracy to class members on selected topics.
  6. Read with fluency and a good level of comprehension texts on selected topics.
  7. Use the French language with a level of skill equivalent to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - Level A2+>B1 for Understanding (Listening, Reading), Speaking (Interaction + Production), Writing.
  8. Write a short essay with grammatical accuracy on themes associated with the main topic.

Unit Content

  1. Analysis of texts will focus on organisation and presentation of thought and on correct grammatical usage.
  2. Audio material will be available for aural/oral practice to improve proficiency.
  3. Authentic spoken and written texts will be used for study when available.
  4. Conversation and oral language work will be related to the main theme.
  5. 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.
  6. This unit will be a step-by-step introduction to some of the specific aspects of the French language related to society and culture.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Situational oral exercises, simulations, discussions 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 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
AssignmentOral and written assignments40%
ExaminationOral and written examination60%

Text References

  • ^ Elder, D. (2011). Les pieges de la traduction Francaise. [on-line] Perth: Edith Cowan University.
  • Ollivier, J., & Beaudoin, M. (2004). Grammaire francaise. Toronto : Nelson.
  • Robert, P. (2008). French-English/English-French Dictionary. (Senior Edition). Paris: Les Dictionnaires Robert.
  • Delatour, J., Dufour, M., & Teyssier (2000). Grammaire pratique du Francais en 80 fiches. Paris: Hachette.
  • Boulares, M., & Frerot, J. (1992). Grammaire progressive du francais: Niveau avance. Corriges. Paris: Cle International.
  • Boulares, M., & Callamand, M. (1996). Grammaire vivante du francais: Exercices d'apprentissage niveau 1 Francais langue etrangere. Paris: Cle International.
  • Boulares, M. (1997). Grammaire progressive du francais niveau avance. Paris: Cle International.
  • Berchiche, Y., Dubois, M., & Mimran, R. (2000). Cours de la Sorbonne. Paris: Cle International.

Journal References

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

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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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 (Advanced 1)

  • Unit Code

    FRE3311

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

Communicative French language studies centred around the theme of "Society and Culture in France Today" with emphasis on the development of oral and written fluency.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from FRE2202

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded FRE2203, FRE3301

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Conduct a conversation with one or more people on themes associated with the main topic.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of the correct usage of grammar studied in the unit through written/oral tests.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of the vocabulary associated with the main everyday aspects of the French way of life through translation.
  4. Listen to and comprehend spoken texts drawn from the studies of the topic.
  5. Present a short discourse with appropriate fluency and grammatical accuracy to class members on selected topics.
  6. Read with fluency and a good level of comprehension texts on selected topics.
  7. Use the French language with a level of skill equivalent to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - Level A2+>B1 for Understanding (Listening, Reading), Speaking (Interaction + Production), Writing.
  8. Write a short essay with grammatical accuracy on themes associated with the main topic.

Unit Content

  1. Analysis of texts will focus on organisation and presentation of thought and on correct grammatical usage.
  2. Audio material will be available for aural/oral practice to improve proficiency.
  3. Authentic spoken and written texts will be used for study when available.
  4. Conversation and oral language work will be related to the main theme.
  5. 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.
  6. This unit will be a step-by-step introduction to some of the specific aspects of the French language related to society and culture.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Situational oral exercises, simulations, discussions 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 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
AssignmentOral and written assignments40%
ExaminationOral and written examination60%

Text References

  • ^ Elder, D. (2011). Les pieges de la traduction Francaise. [on-line] Perth: Edith Cowan University.
  • Ollivier, J., & Beaudoin, M. (2004). Grammaire francaise. Toronto : Nelson.
  • Robert, P. (2008). French-English/English-French Dictionary. (Senior Edition). Paris: Les Dictionnaires Robert.
  • Delatour, J., Dufour, M., & Teyssier (2000). Grammaire pratique du Francais en 80 fiches. Paris: Hachette.
  • Boulares, M., & Frerot, J. (1992). Grammaire progressive du francais: Niveau avance. Corriges. Paris: Cle International.
  • Boulares, M., & Callamand, M. (1996). Grammaire vivante du francais: Exercices d'apprentissage niveau 1 Francais langue etrangere. Paris: Cle International.
  • Boulares, M. (1997). Grammaire progressive du francais niveau avance. Paris: Cle International.
  • Berchiche, Y., Dubois, M., & Mimran, R. (2000). Cours de la Sorbonne. Paris: Cle International.

Journal References

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

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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