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French 2 (FREN10005)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject offers students who have completed French 1, or equivalent, an increasing immersion into the study of the French language and of French-speaking cultures throughout the world. Students will develop further autonomy in their study of more sophisticated grammatical structures of the language and in their interpretation of the cultural reference of authentic texts. These documents will be of greater complexity in relation to the previous semester’s work and will include written texts and audio-visual material such as songs and a feature film. Reading, speaking and writing skills will be developed through the interpretation of authentic texts in French. Oral communication skills will be further enhanced through more sophisticated listening comprehension and pronunciation exercises as well as in-class oral presentations based on projects and discussion of the material studied in class

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate increasingly sophisticated skills in French, incorporating reading and writing, speaking and listening comprehension equivalent to oral and written French at level A2 of the Common European Framework for Languages
  • Demonstrate further understanding of key issues and concepts in more than one of the four core areas of modern French and Francophone literature, linguistics, cinema and cultural studies
  • Demonstrate writing skills in French, including short compositions, diary entries, personal letters, simple role-play scenarios, on a variety of topics related to the areas of daily life and culture
  • Develop oral and public presentation skills in French in the classroom
  • Further develop organisational, communication and time management skills through carrying out online research and planning collaborative tasks, such as, oral presentations and other group assignments
  • Reflect critically on their position as a developing multicultural person and as a global citizen through the analysis of the social, historical and cultural processes represented in the French and Francophone texts and films studied
  • Make wide use of learning and research technologies in French and English.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should:

  • Have developed skills in independent learning
  • Have developed skills in critical thinking and in the interpretation of texts
  • Be able to understand the social and cultural sensitivity of language use in particular contexts
  • Be able to appreciate different cultural contexts present in French-speaking communities
  • Be able to time manage and plan: through managing and organising workloads for required and recommended reading, essay and assignment completion and revision for examinations.

Last updated: 22 November 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
FREN10004 French 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

OR

All students enrolling in French for the first time are required to complete the online language questionnaire/placement test at the link below. This applies to all students, from total beginners through to formal study, such as VCE or equivalent, or informally through family or overseas travel.

Upon completion of the placement test, students will receive an email with the outcome and entry point. Within 5 working days of receiving the email, study plans will be updated and students will be able to self-enrol into the first subject of their entry point. The results of the test are binding and enrolment can only be changed with approval from the coordinator of the language major.

It is recommended that students undertake the language placement test at least two weeks prior to the commencement of semester.

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Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Students who have previously studied Year 12 French (VCE, IB, HSC) or French at an equivalent final-year secondary level are ineligible to enrol in this subject.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 22 November 2023

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

One Written Test (equivalent to 750 words)

  • 1 hours
During the teaching period25%

One Oral Presentation (equivalent to 1000 words)

  • 10 minutes
During the teaching period25%

Two Listening Tests (equivalent to 750 words)

  • 30 minutes (each)
During the teaching period20%

One Final Exam (equivalent to 1500 words)

  • 2 hours
During the examination period30%
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. Throughout the teaching periodN/A
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. Throughout the semesterN/A

Last updated: 22 November 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorClaire Dumans
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours48 hours: 2 x 2-hour tutorials per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024
    Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024
    Census date 2 September 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends15 November 2024

    Semester 2 contact information

    claire.dumans@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

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Last updated: 22 November 2023

Further information

Last updated: 22 November 2023