FRNC1631 - Junior French Advanced 5

Undergraduate - Junior

UoS Description:

This unit is designed for students who have completed HSC French Continuers and Extension or obtained more than 80% in Continuers. It consists of two segments (Practical Language and Reading) that together seek to develop speaking, writing, listening and reading skills, while providing an insight into contemporary French culture.

UoS Aims and Objectives:

1. Practical language
Classes: 1 grammar lecture + 1 tutorial per week
The course is based on a communicative approach, so students develop reading and writing skills through the study of a variety of texts and speaking skills in a range of contexts through role-plays and debates.

A range of contemporary issues are studied through documents from varied media such as Le Nouvel Observateur, Télé 7 jours, L’Express or Le Monde, as well as comics and recorded interviews. Topics include education, work, leisure time and relationships.

2. Reading
Classes: 1 lecture + 1 tutorial per week
The course provides a socio-historical and cultural framework for students’ studies in French with the Department. It presents an overview of the social transformations France has undergone in the 20th century and the political challenges it confronts as it attempts to redefine its role in the world and Europe. It also develops students’ reading, analytical and critical skills through the detailed study of a variety of contemporary texts.

Student Outcomes:

At the end of this course, you should:

• have progressed in your French ability;
• be more autonomous in your learning;
• have extended your knowledge of today’s France and French people;
• be able to discuss French contemporary issues;
• have developed your analytical and critical skills.

UoS Learning Situations:

UoS Assessment:

Language: Two 200 word written assignments in French (equivalent to 800 words in English), one written class test in French (equivalent to 1500 words in English), one 4-5 minute oral test in French (equivalent to 1000 words in English). Reading: One written class test in French (equivalent to 1200 words in English).

UoS Readings/References:

Grammar booklet (to be purchased from the Copy Centre)
Course booklet (to be purchased from the Copy Centre)
Collection of texts (to be purchased from the Copy Centre)

Prerequisites:

HSC French Continuers and Extension or more than 80% in Continuers French

Prohibition:

FRNC1301