Further intensive study of the language, to improve vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar, with a view to developing self-expression both in writing and speaking. Introduction to authentic short texts (literary and other) and further listening practice to enable students to deal with more everyday situations as well as to develop and share a critical understanding of French culture and society.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will in French be able to:
- Go beyond simple communication into more complex discussions;
- Communicate to others about the past, present and future (and report on what others have done or said);
- Compose short texts such as messages, invitations, instructions, reports, and material of a more fictional type;
- Understand extracts of news and films;
- Summarise a newspaper article or a short text;
- Read and understand short authentic texts (e.g. newspaper articles, extracts from books and novels, etc.) and poetry for enjoyment (not for detailed literary appreciation), and appreciate short cinematographic extracts;
- Appreciate aspects of contemporary French life and society.
- Be aware of differences and similarities between their first culture and French cultures;
- Understand grammatical concepts and aspects of language learning methodology.
Indicative Assessment
Two in-class listening comprehension tests (50 minutes): 10% and 15% (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 4, 7, 8)
Two oral assessments (30-50 minutes): 10% and 15% (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 6, 7)
Two in-class written tests (one 50 mins and one two hours): each 25% (Learning Outcomes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)
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Workload
4 hours of classes per week and six hours of study outside class per week
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Information will be posted on Wattle prior to the course commencement.
Minors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $2718 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $3876 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7209 | 18 Jul 2016 | 29 Jul 2016 | 31 Aug 2016 | 28 Oct 2016 | In Person | N/A |