FREN6501 Introductory French I
| Offered By | School of Language Studies |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | French |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description | An intensive course giving grounding in basic vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar sufficient to become functional at an elementary level, both in written and spoken French (eg learning tenses necessary to operate in the past, present and future). The textbook will be complemented by additional video-viewing, language and computer laboratory sessions and there will be constant exposure to the diverse facets of French culture and society. |
| Learning Outcomes | On completion of this course, students will have grounding in basic vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar sufficient to become functional at an elementary level both in written and spoken French. (e.g. Expressing relationships, abilities and desires, talking about activities and the environment, describing states of being and actions in the present past and future, reading short texts). In addition, they will be able to appreciate aspects of French culture as they relate to the course through constant exposure to authentic audio visual and textual material. |
| Indicative Assessment | Graduate students may attend joint classes with undergraduates but can expect more rigorous assessment and additional assignment work, tailored to their interests. |
| Workload |
5 hours of classes per week |
| Course Classification(s) | TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Academic Contact | Dr Louise Maurer |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
