Studying online (if an online offering is shown below)
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
In this cultural unit designed specifically for ex-beginners, students are introduced to some of the most important writers and thinkers in French and francophone literature in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The weekly lectures focus on providing the cultural and historical context to the authors studied and the tutorials focus on the close analysis of a specific literary extract. The classes allow students to extend their knowledge of famous literary figures, practice pronunciation and begin to discuss literature in French. They also focus on extending writing skills in French, teaching the necessary vocabulary and allowing students to build their written repertoire from short paragraphs to more extended compositions. This unit is designed to help students towards achieving Level A2/B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 2 core unit in the FRNHB French Studies major sequence
- Level 2 elective
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) apply knowledge of French grammar and vocabulary to a literary context; (2) show confidence and fluency in spoken French through guided speaking activities and an emphasis on pronunciation; (3) demonstrate increased understanding of French and francophone cultures by reading and analyzing literary extracts in their cultural and historical context; and (4) use teamwork and interpersonal skills in both French and English.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) tests; (2) compositions; and (3) oral tasks. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Associate Professor Bonnie Thomas
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- FREN1402 French Studies 2
or FREN1102 French Beginners 2
- Contact hours
- 1 x online lecture
1 x 1.5 hour tutorial per week for 10 weeks, starting in week 1
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.