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FREN1004 Introductory French II

First Year Course

Offered By School of Language Studies
Academic Career Undergraduate
Course Subject French
Offered in Second Semester, 2010 and Second Semester, 2011
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

Further intensive study of the language, to improve vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar, with a view to developing self-expression both in writing and speaking. Introduction to authentic short texts (literary and other) and further listening practice to enable students to deal with more everyday situations as well as to develop and share a critical understanding of French culture and society.

Learning Outcomes
  1. to tell others about what you did or will do (and occasionally report on what others have told you); to develop the ability to go beyond simple communication into more complex discussions.
  2. to compose short texts such as messages, invitations, instructions, reports, and also of a more fictional type;
  3. to understand extracts of news and films;
  4. to summarize a newspaper article or a short text;
  5. to read short authentic texts (e.g. newspaper articles, extracts from books and novels, etc.) and poetry for enjoyment (not for detailed literary study);
  6. to understand aspects of contemporary French societies and to become aware of differences and similarities between your first culture and French cultures; 
  7. to understand aspects of language learning methodology
Indicative Assessment

Oral & aural skills: Two listening comprehension tests (25%), one role play (15%) and reading aloud (10%)

Written skills:  Two written tests (40%), Learning Journal (5%) and one assignment (5%)

Workload

5 hours of classes per week

Areas of Interest European Languages
Requisite Statement

Introductory French 1 FREN1003 or equivalent demonstrated, previous study of French or active contact with the language.

Prescribed Texts

Latitudes 1, Méthode de français, Didier 2008

Latitudes 1, Cahier d'exercices, Didier 2008

Majors/Specialisations French and Pacific Language
Academic Contact Blandine Guillot

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