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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 3)

  • Unit Code

    FRE3513

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

Further development of French language skills based on themes of society or travel and trade.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from FRE3412

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded FRE3503

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse the patterns of thought and organization of information in the intensive study of chosen texts.
  2. Listen to and understand complex spoken French texts dealing with travel and trade or society.
  3. Reach the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - Level B1->B2 for Understanding (Listening, Reading), Speaking (Interaction + Production), Writing.
  4. Read and understand complex written French texts dealing with travel and trade or society.
  5. Use appropriate advanced spoken and written styles and registers.
  6. Use correctly specialised vocabulary.

Unit Content

  1. Authentic texts drawn for study from a range of sources.
  2. Development of an understanding of themes related to society or travel and trade with a focus on France and French-speaking countries.
  3. Employment of advanced grammar and specialised vocabulary.
  4. Study of the format and specific presentation features of authentic oral and written texts dealing with travel and trade and society.
  5. Study of the patterns of thought and ideas and information in the texts studied.
  6. Using appropriate register in spoken and written presentations.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, workshops and seminars including presentations by the students on topics associated with the general theme of travel and trade or society. Group study of linguistic elements, audio-visual (including Internet) sessions, written assignments and research. Translation excercises. (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 and tests40%
ExaminationOral and written examination60%

Text References

  • Perrineau, P. (2003). Le desenchantement democratique. Paris, L'Aube. Coll. Monde en cours.
  • Pena-Ruiz, H. (2003). Qu'est-ce que la laicite? Paris: Gallimard. Folio.
  • Ollivier, J., & Beaudoin, M. (2004). Grammaire francaise. Toronto: Nelson.
  • Elder, David (2010). Les pieges de la traduction francaise. Perth: Edith Cowan University. (on-line).
  • Callamand, M. (1992). Grammaire vivante du francais. Niveau 3. Paris: Cle interernational.
  • Biet, Chistian. (1989). Les droits de l'homme / textes reunis et annotes. Paris: Imprimerie nationale.
  • Bourdieu, Pierre. (1998). Contre-feux. Propos pour servir a la resistance contre l'invasion neo-liberale. Paris: Raisons d'agir.
  • Callamand, Monique. (1990). Grammaire vivante du francais. Exercices d'apprentissage. Vol. 2. Paris: Larousse FLE.
  • Collins, Robert. (2008). Dictionnaire Francais-Anglais / Anglais-Francais. (Senior Edition). London: Collins.

Journal References

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

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 (Advanced 3)

  • Unit Code

    FRE3513

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

Further development of French language skills based on themes of society or travel and trade.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from FRE3412

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded FRE3503

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse the patterns of thought and organization of information in the intensive study of chosen texts.
  2. Listen to and understand complex spoken French texts dealing with travel and trade or society.
  3. Reach the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - Level B1->B2 for Understanding (Listening, Reading), Speaking (Interaction + Production), Writing.
  4. Read and understand complex written French texts dealing with travel and trade or society.
  5. Use appropriate advanced spoken and written styles and registers.
  6. Use correctly specialised vocabulary.

Unit Content

  1. Authentic texts drawn for study from a range of sources.
  2. Development of an understanding of themes related to society or travel and trade with a focus on France and French-speaking countries.
  3. Employment of advanced grammar and specialised vocabulary.
  4. Study of the format and specific presentation features of authentic oral and written texts dealing with travel and trade and society.
  5. Study of the patterns of thought and ideas and information in the texts studied.
  6. Using appropriate register in spoken and written presentations.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, workshops and seminars including presentations by the students on topics associated with the general theme of travel and trade or society. Group study of linguistic elements, audio-visual (including Internet) sessions, written assignments and research. Translation excercises. (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 and tests40%
ExaminationOral and written examination60%

Text References

  • Callamand, M. (1992). Grammaire vivante du francais. Niveau 3. Paris: Cle interernational.
  • Callamand, Monique. (1990). Grammaire vivante du francais. Exercices d'apprentissage. Vol. 2. Paris: Larousse FLE.
  • Perrineau, P. (2003). Le desenchantement democratique. Paris, L'Aube. Coll. Monde en cours.
  • Pena-Ruiz, H. (2003). Qu'est-ce que la laicite? Paris: Gallimard. Folio.
  • Bourdieu, Pierre. (1998). Contre-feux. Propos pour servir a la resistance contre l'invasion neo-liberale. Paris: Raisons d'agir.
  • Elder, David (2010). Les pieges de la traduction francaise. Perth: Edith Cowan University. (on-line).
  • Collins, Robert. (2008). Dictionnaire Francais-Anglais / Anglais-Francais. (Senior Edition). London: Collins.
  • Biet, Chistian. (1989). Les droits de l'homme / textes reunis et annotes. Paris: Imprimerie nationale.
  • Ollivier, J., & Beaudoin, M. (2004). Grammaire francaise. Toronto: Nelson.

Journal References

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

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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