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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 (Life and the Environment)

  • Unit Code

    FRE3438

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

Description

French language study based on the topic Life and the Environment. The unit will focus on contemporary environmental, bioethical and medical 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 2 units from FRE2326, FRE2346, FRE2356, FRE2386, FRE2396

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded FRE2336, FRE3436, FRE3437

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an ability to use correct style and register in both written essays and oral presentations on themes related to Life and the Environment.
  2. Listen to and comprehend texts related to a diversity of topics associated with Life and the Environment.
  3. Read and comprehend texts related to a diversity of topics associated with Life and the Environment.
  4. Recognise and use correctly specialised vocabulary and grammar applied to the main theme for study.
  5. Understand the flow of thought and the organisation of information in texts selected for study.
  6. Use the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - Level B2->C1 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 knowledge.
  2. Authentic spoken and written texts will form the basis for study.
  3. Conversation and oral language work will be related to the main theme, and seek to expand knowledge of the theme.
  4. MP3 files will be available for oral/aural practice to improve proficiency.
  5. 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.
  6. The focus of the unit is Life and the Environment; its various aspects (including the French Charter for the environment and the Principle of Precaution) 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 Life and the Environment. 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
AssignmentOral and written assignments of varying length according to level60%
ExaminationExamination with pertinent linguistic expectations according to CEFRL level40%

Text References

  • Valery, P. (1973-4). Cahiers. Vols. 1 + 2. Paris, France: Gallimard. Bibliotheque de la Pleiade.
  • Wilmet, Marc. (2003). Grammaire critique du Francais. (3e ed.). Bruxelles, France: Duculot.
  • Testart, J. (1986). L'oeuf transparent. Paris, France: Flammarion.
  • Serres, Michel. (1990). Le contrat naturel. Paris, France: Francois Bourin.
  • Ruffie, J. (1983). Traite du vivant. Vol. 1 et Vol. 2. Paris, France: Flammarion.
  • Elder, David. (2010). Les pieges de la traduction francaise. Perth, Australia: Edith Cowan University. (on-line).
  • Jacquard, A. (1990). Idees vecues. Paris, France: Flammarion.
  • Monod, J. (1970). Le hasard et la necessite. Paris, France: Editions du Seuil.

Journal References

  • Le Nouvel Observateur
  • Le Point
  • Science Illustree
  • Le Monde
  • L'Express
  • La Recherche
  • 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 (Life and the Environment)

  • Unit Code

    FRE3438

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

Description

French language study based on the topic Life and the Environment. The unit will focus on contemporary environmental, bioethical and medical 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 2 units from FRE2326, FRE2346, FRE2356, FRE2386, FRE2396

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded FRE2336, FRE3436, FRE3437

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an ability to use correct style and register in both written essays and oral presentations on themes related to Life and the Environment.
  2. Listen to and comprehend texts related to a diversity of topics associated with Life and the Environment.
  3. Read and comprehend texts related to a diversity of topics associated with Life and the Environment.
  4. Recognise and use correctly specialised vocabulary and grammar applied to the main theme for study.
  5. Understand the flow of thought and the organisation of information in texts selected for study.
  6. Use the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - Level B2->C1 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 knowledge.
  2. Authentic spoken and written texts will form the basis for study.
  3. Conversation and oral language work will be related to the main theme, and seek to expand knowledge of the theme.
  4. MP3 files will be available for oral/aural practice to improve proficiency.
  5. 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.
  6. The focus of the unit is Life and the Environment; its various aspects (including the French Charter for the environment and the Principle of Precaution) 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 Life and the Environment. 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
AssignmentOral and written assignments of varying length according to level60%
ExaminationExamination with pertinent linguistic expectations according to CEFRL level40%

Text References

  • Wilmet, Marc. (2003). Grammaire critique du Francais. (3e ed.). Bruxelles, France: Duculot.
  • Valery, P. (1973-4). Cahiers. Vols. 1 + 2. Paris, France: Gallimard. Bibliotheque de la Pleiade.
  • Testart, J. (1986). L'oeuf transparent. Paris, France: Flammarion.
  • Serres, Michel. (1990). Le contrat naturel. Paris, France: Francois Bourin.
  • Elder, David. (2010). Les pieges de la traduction francaise. Perth, Australia: Edith Cowan University. (on-line).
  • Jacquard, A. (1990). Idees vecues. Paris, France: Flammarion.
  • Monod, J. (1970). Le hasard et la necessite. Paris, France: Editions du Seuil.
  • Ruffie, J. (1983). Traite du vivant. Vol. 1 et Vol. 2. Paris, France: Flammarion.

Journal References

  • Le Nouvel Observateur
  • Le Point
  • Science Illustree
  • Le Monde
  • L'Express
  • La Recherche
  • 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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