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Unit Overview

Description

This unit is designed for students who have completed FREN2405 French Studies 5. It furthers its outcomes by consolidating and expanding more fundamentals of French grammar and culture. It creates numerous opportunities for a deeper understanding of French as a foreign language such as contacts with the French communities and collaborative projects. Students expand their cultural and language awareness by reading and engaging with a full-length text chosen for its cultural and literary merits. The unit leads to FREN3407 French Studies 7.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 2UWA (Perth)Face to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 2 core unit in the FRNHI French Studies major sequence
  • Level 2 elective
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) build on prior knowledge of French language and culture; (2) extend written and oral expression in French in the classroom and authentic settings; (3) consolidate pronunciation and reading skills; (4) analyse and imitate models of written and oral communication dealing with day-to-day topics; (5) practise using audiovisual and internet resources in class and independently; (6) reinforce their discipline about learning a foreign language by regular homework and preparations; and (7) enhance metalinguistic understanding of French and English. Students who pass this unit acquire an advanced proficiency in writing and oral skills in French in the range B1 and B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) online quiz and student-led projects; (2) in-class tests; and (3) participation. 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
FREN2405 French Studies 5
or FREN2205 French Advanced I
Incompatibility
FREN2206 French Advanced II
Contact hours
language classes: 2 x 1 hour per week (for 12 weeks)
  • 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.
  • Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
  • 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.