FREN 2212 - French IISB: Language
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2017
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code FREN 2212 Course French IISB: Language Coordinating Unit French Studies Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites FREN 2211 Incompatible FREN 1003 or FREN 2012 Assessment regular tests, assignments, language examination Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Peter Poiana
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
LO 1 Know and understand the structures of the French language and key aspects of French culture
LO 2 Be capable of responding to, giving opinions about, analysing and evaluating situations and ideas using the French language
LO 3 Be able to locate materials, including primary and secondary sources, in order to acquire knowledge of the French language and culture
LO 4 Work independently and in collaboration with others, in a timely manner, to present and communicate ideas and develop cogent and coherent arguments.
LO 5 Use digital technologies and software programmes for accessing material in French and producing texts in French
LO 6 Become a self-reflective and self-directed learner, in order to sustain the effort of learning French over time
LO 7 Be aware of social and cultural issues in French speaking contexts and appreciate their wider impact.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1, 2, 3 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
2, 3 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
3, 4, 5 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
4, 6, 7 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
There are no textbooks for this course.
Students must bring their own headsets with microphones to all Language Laboratory classes.Recommended Resources
Grammar Reference books (available for loan from the Barr-Smith Library)
· Glanville Price, A Comprehensive French Grammar, Oxford, Blackwell Publishers, 6th edition, contains complete explanations in English on all points of French grammar.
· Roger Hawkins and Richard Towell, French Grammar and Usage, Arnold.
· For a concise reference grammar, see H. Ferrar, A French Reference Grammar, Oxford University Press, 1967.
· Students at this level sometimes need to revise basic structures such as verb conjugations. You are advised to do this as early in the year as possible: it will help you get better grades in your language tests. The best revision book is Mary Coffman Crocker, Schaum’s Outlines: French Grammar, New York, McGraw Hill, 1999.Online Learning
The course requires students to consult the MyUni webpage on a regular basis. All of the course material is grouped in weekly folders. Students are expected to download the grammar notes, read them and complete the exercises in advance of the grammar class. Students are also advised to view the oral worksheets in advance of the oral class as well as the vocabulary lists, which must be learned. Students will use MyUni also in the Language Laboratory, including the Group blogs in the Group Lab project. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course is made up of three types of classes:
Written Workshop or Seminar. Students learn a complete grammar syllabus using the grammar notes posted on MyUni.
Oral Tutorial. The focus is on student participation in discussion. Discussion topics are drawn principally from newspaper and magazine websites.
Language laboratory class. Students listen to recorded dialogues and French radio podcasts, and watch videos on general topics in order to improve their listening skills. For speaking writing practice in the lab, students will prepare group presentations using the Group blog facility.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
3 hours of classes per week 36 hours per semester 6 hours preparation of grammar notes/oral expression exercises per week 72 hours per semester 4 hours revision and assignment preparation per week 48 hours per semester TOTAL WORKLOAD 156 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
Week 1
Grammar MyUni Notes : Les adverbes
Oral : Les petits boulots
Lab : Les émissions de Radio France ; Production orale.
Vocab : Semaine 1
Week 2
Grammar MyUni Notes : Le h français ; Les pronoms personnels (sem. 2)
Oral : « La construction des verbes d’opinion » ; L’Edito – La terre
Lab: Les émissions de Radio France & Production orale.
Vocab : Semaine 2
Week 3
Grammar MyUni Notes : Les temps de verbe : le conditionnel ; Les possessifs
Oral : « Le jeu de la rumeur »
Lab : Les émissions de Radio France & Production orale.
Vocab : Semaine 3
Week 4
Grammar MyUni Notes : Les reprises ; Les articles
Oral : « Chronologie : le cas Manu Chao »
Lab : Les émissions de Radio France & Production orale - Lab TEST 1.
Vocab : Semaine 4
Week 5
GRAMMAR
TEST
Grammar MyUni Notes : Révision Semaine 5.
Cours de revision dans le cours de mardi/mercredi; test de grammaire dans le cours de jeudi.
Lab : Activité de découverte en petits groupes – Les nouvelles réformes du gouvernement français.
Week 6
Grammar MyUni Notes : Le passé simple et le roman policier
Oral : Le Petit chaperon rouge
Lab : Activité de découverte.
Composition Assign. Le sujet sera communiqué aux étudiants dans le cours de grammaire : 250 mots.
Vocab : Les personnages au bord du Titanic
Week 7
Grammar MyUni Notes : Le comparatif et le superlatif ; L’apposition
Oral : « Le portrait »
Lab : Activité de découverte.
Vocab : Le portrait
Week 8
Grammar MyUni Notes : Les pronoms relatifs composés ; Les temps de verbe - Le futur et le futur antérieur
Oral : Le graffiti
Lab : Activité de découverte - Lab TEST 2.
Vocab : Semaine 8
Week 9
GRAMMAR
TEST (Monday Public Holiday)
Grammar MyUni Notes : Révision Semaine 9.
Cours de revision dans le cours de mardi/mercredi; test de grammaire dans le cours de jeudi.
Lab : Les émissions de Radio-France & Production orale avec Voice Board
Week 10
Grammar MyUni notes : Les négatifs
Oral : Débattre
Lab : Les émissions de Radio-France & Production orale avec Voice Board
Vocab : Semaine 10
Week 11
Grammar MyUni notes : Les participes
Oral : Entraînement à l’examen oral.
Lab : Composition TEST in Lab. Le sujet proviendra des activités du cours d’oral, semaines 6-8.
Vocab : Semaine 11
Week 12
Grammar Notes MyUni : Le factitif
Oral : Entraînement à l’examen oral.
Lab : Les émissions de Radio-France & Production orale - Lab TEST 3.
Vocab : Semaine 12
Small Group Discovery Experience
Between weeks 5 and 8, students will do a Group Lab project involving research into recent reforms introduced by the French government. Submission will involve electronic submission of oral and written work. -
Assessment
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Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome Participation Formative and Summative 5% 1,3,4 3 x language lab tests Formative and Summative 15% 1,3,4,5,7 Composition assignment Formative and Summative 5% 1,3,4,7 Composition test Formative and Summative 10% 1,3,4,7 2 x grammar tests Formative and Summative 20% 1,3,4 Oral exam Summative 10% 1,2,6 Written exam Summative 35% 1,3,4,6 Assessment Detail
Information available upon enrolment.Submission
Information available upon enrolment.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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