An integrated course on aspects of French language, culture and society. Language skills emphasised are listening comprehension, an ability to produce spoken French, and the reading and writing of extended pieces of authentic French. The course includes systematic grammar revision and extension, study of selected literary texts, mainly of the 20th century. All classes are in French.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Construct increasingly complex argumentative or discursive sentences in French, linking them together in a discussion by means of connective structures.
2. Explain some complex issues in modern French and Francophone literature.
3. Interpret these issues by reference to different conceptions of Francophone societies around the world.
4. Present written and oral arguments about themes presented in modern French and Francophone literature, and modify these arguments based on community feedback.
5. Use their knowledge of French grammar in the different skills (written, spoken, reading and listening).
6. Speak, read and listen to French in different registers, to critically reflect on aspects of the Francophone world.

Written: 2 assignments: 300-400 words; 10% each (Learning Outcomes 1, 5)

Written: 1 in-class test: 50 minutes; 10% (Learning Outcomes 1, 5)

Literature: 1 in-class test: 50 minutes; 20% (Learning Outcomes 2, 3, 4)

Literature: 1 group presentation: 15 minutes; 10% (Learning Outcomes 2, 3, 4)

Language and Culture: 1 in-class test: 60 minutes; 20% (Learning Outcomes 5, 6)

Language and Culture: 1 Oral presentation: 15 minutes; 20% (Learning Outcomes 5, 6)

Allow for 10 hours a week of study for this course, minimum 3.5 hours of class and 6.5 hours for self-study.

Intermediate French 1 FREN3006 or equivalent.