The aim of this course is for students to consolidate their competence in understanding, speaking, writing and reading in French. Students will develop their abilities to express opinions on ideas and events in French and will refine their skills in oral expression, writing and grammar. The course also aims to expose students to fundamental events that have marked French and Francophone societies over the preceding century and to have them gain insight into these through the study of literature and film. Postgraduate students will develop French-language research and writing skills through language exercises and a research essay.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Construct increasingly complex argumentative or discursive sentences in French, using appropriate grammatical structures.
2. Explain complex issues in modern French and Francophone cultures.
3. Interpret these issues by reference to different conceptions of Francophone societies around the world.
4. Present sophisticated written and oral arguments about themes presented in modern French and Francophone literature and film, using research skills in French.
5. Utilise an intermediate standard of French grammar across the four basic competencies (reading, writing, speaking and listening).
6. Recognise and use French in different registers.

Research-Led Teaching

This language course is enriched and structured by the Convenor's research in modern French and francophone cinema, literature and culture.

Additional Course Costs

None.

Required Resources

All required resources will be provided on Wattle.

Recommended Resources

RESOURCES FOR FRENCH LEARNERS

There is no assigned textbook for this course and all files will be uploaded to Wattle.

However, you may benefit from the following:

a. Monolingual and bilingual dictionaries

Le Petit Robert / Le Robert (Le Robert Micro is too limited)

Collins-Robert French-English/English-French Dictionary

Students should consider investing in a Robert which can be of value long after your study of French with us. Avoid Google Translate at all costs; a reliable online dictionary is wordreference.com, which also has a good (and free) smart phone app.

b. Grammar resources

You are encouraged to buy a ready reference guide to verbs, such as:

Bescherelle 1, L’Art de conjuguer or its English adaptation: French verbs. The Bescherelle is also available as a good smartphone app.

c. You may also find the following useful:

Le Robert, Dictionnaire de synonymes et nuances.

Mary E. Coffman Crocker, Schaum’s Outline of French Grammar.

Jacqueline Ollivier and Martin Beaudouin, Grammaire française.

d. French students association

Students can join the ANU French Collective club, which organises film screenings,

breakfasts and other fun events:

Facebook: @anufrenchcollective Email: cf.anu09@gmail.com

e. Alliance Française de Canberra

The Alliance Française, near campus on McCaughey St in Turner, offers a range of activities and facilities. Their library includes an online Culturethèque open 24/7 to members. They also run the French Film Festival at the Palace Electric cinema each March.

f. SBS

SBS offers a range of French news, (subtitled) French films and French radio.

g. Podcasts

Podcasts are a great way to keep up with your French listening and general knowledge (on your way to and from uni, for example). France Culture and France Inter run many interesting French-language podcasts.

h. Study groups

Languages are best learned collaboratively. We encourage you to organise small study groups for further, regular conversation practise beyond the classroom. Ask Gemma or Nabila if you would like to be paired up.

Staff Feedback

Students will receive ongoing feedback in class, plus detailed corrections and advice on their presentation, written pieces and final essay. This will take the form of an A4 feedback sheet on the presentation and annotated versions of the written exercises and essay, either on paper on in Turnitin (Quickmarks). Students will receive their annotated grammar test paper within two weeks of the test, plus in-class revision of common issues. Students are welcome to request to view their second grammar test paper (completed in week 12) after the end of semester.

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Other Information

Referencing requirements

Wherever you reference another person’s work, ensure you cite it accurately. For the culture essay, you may use any official citation style (Harvard, MLA, etc.), however make sure you are consistent and include a bibliography at the end of your essay.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Weekly class 1: culture focus Introduction : White Material Weekly class 2: grammar focus Introduction + les conjonctions
2	Culture Focus: L’Existentialisme : Huis Clos Grammar Focus: Les déterminants
3	Culture Focus: La Guerre d’Algérie : La Bataille d’Alger Grammar Focus: Les déterminants
4	Culture Focus: La France et l’Algérie : L’Hôte Grammar Focus: Les déterminants	Presentations Writing task
5	Culture Focus: L’Afrique occidentale : Bamako Grammar Focus: Les déterminants	Presentations
6	Culture Focus: La Louisiane : Cris sur le bayou Grammar Focus: Test 1	Test 1 Presentations
7	Culture Focus: Le Québec : Speak White Grammar Focus: Les déterminants	Presentations
8	Culture Focus: La Littérature de Banlieue : Le Thé au harem d’Archi Ahmed Grammar Focus: Les déterminants	Presentations Writing task
9	Culture Focus: Le Cinéma de Banlieue : La Haine Grammar Focus: Les déterminants	Presentations
10	Culture Focus: La Mondialisation : Pays sans chapeau Grammar Focus: Les déterminants	Presentations
11	Culture Focus: Atelier sur la dissertation Grammar Focus: Le conditionnel présent et passé
12	Culture Focus: L’Identité : L’Universalisme républicain Grammar Focus: Test 2	Test 2

Tutorial Registration

Tutorial registration will be available prior to the start of semester via Wattle.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Learning Outcomes
Oral Presentation	20 %	1,2,3,4,5,6
Written exercises	10 %	1,2,3,4,5
Grammar Test 1	20 %	1,5,6
Grammar Test 2	20 %	1,5,6
Culture Essay	20 %	1,2,3,4,5,6
Participation	10 %	1,2,3,4,5,6

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website. In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Attendance at classes is strongly recommended; full participation in classes is essential to serious study of the language. Participation accounts for 10% of FREN3007 and it is not possible to achieve a high participation grade without regular attendance; criteria for participation grades will be presented in Week 1. If you are absent for medical reasons, send your teacher your medical certificate. If you are absent for other reasons, you may submit your written notes for the week for feedback.

Assessment Task 1

Oral Presentation

Value: 20%

10-minute presentation with a partner on a text studied in the course and/or its social, cultural or political context. Topics chosen in week 2, presented in weeks 4-10.

Assessment Task 2

Written exercises

Value: 10%- 5% each

Due: Wednesdays of Weeks 4 and 8

2 X 1-page responses to culture texts, from weekly question sheets (intended as critical and writing preparation for the essay).

Assessment Task 3

Grammar Test 1

Value: 20%

Due: Week 6

This 1.5-hour test will assess your grasp of the grammatical structures covered in the first half of the course, through a series of exercises similar to those practised in class and homework.

Assessment Task 4

Grammar Test 2

Value: 20%

Due: week 12

This 1.5-hour test will assess your grasp of the grammatical structures covered in the second half of the course, through a series of exercises similar to those practised in class and homework.

Assessment Task 5

Culture Essay

Value: 20%

Due: after end of semester

1000-word research essay on one or more texts studied in the course. Topic to be determined with tutor and workshopped in Week 11.

Important: Students are not permitted to ask for help from native speakers, tutors, family or friends if the task is to be submitted for assessment. Improper collaboration of this nature constitutes academic misconduct on the same level as plagiarism and will be dealt with in accordance with ANU policy.

Assessment Task 6

Participation

Value: 10%

Due: throughout semester

‘Participation’ spans attendance, pre-class preparation and contribution during class - criteria will be discussed in Week 1. This assessment applies to both classes of the week.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Late submission permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

In-class grammar tests and written exercises: students will receive their work back within the fortnight following the test/due date.

Presentation: students will receive written feedback the week after their presentation.

Essay: students will receive an annotated version of their essay via Turnitin or email.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students