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 aspects of contemporary French and Francophone societies and cultures and to have them gain insight into these through the study of literature and film.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. construct basic argumentative or discursive sentences in French, using appropriate grammatical structures;
2. explain some basic issues in modern French and Francophone literature and film;
3. interpret these issues by reference to different conceptions of Francophone societies around the world;
4. present written and oral arguments about themes presented in modern French and Francophone cultures;
5. utilise an intermediate standard of French grammar across the four basic competencies (reading, writing, speaking and listening); and
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.

Examination Material or equipment

None.

Required Resources

All required resources will be provided on Wattle.

Recommended Resources

There is no assigned textbook for this course and all files will be uploaded to Wattle. Extra grammar resources and free online textbooks are also included on the Wattle page. 

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• In the culture module, students will receive ongoing feedback in class, plus detailed corrections and advice on their presentation, written pieces and final essay. Students are welcome to make appointments to discuss their progress at any time in the semester.
• In the grammar module, students will receive their annotated test paper within two weeks of the test, plus in-class revision of common issues.

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). Feedback can also be provided to Course Conveners and teachers via the Student Experience of Learning & Teaching (SELT) feedback program. SELT surveys are confidential and also provide the Colleges and ANU Executive with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement.

Other Information

Each week will include 3.5 hours of class, comprising tutorial activities.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Culture Class: L’Europe : la Grande Guerre (Joyeux Noël) Grammar Class: Introduction + les Déterminants	Participation grammar quizzes: Weeks 1-5 and 7-10
2	Culture Class: L’Europe : l’UE (L’Auberge Espagnole) Grammar Class: Les Pronoms personnels
3	Culture Class: La France Occupée : la Résistance (poèmes des camps de concentration) Grammar Class: Les Pronoms relatifs simples
4	Culture Class: La France Occupée : La Shoah (Elle s’appelait Sarah) Grammar Class: Les Pronoms relatifs composés	Written exercise 1
5	Culture Class: La Dé/colonisation : Avant (L’Enfant noir) Grammar Class: Le Participe présent et passé
6	Culture Class: La Dé/colonisation : Après (Métisse blanche) Grammar Class: Test 1	Test 1
7	Culture Class: La Mobilisation: 1968 (Mai 68 + témoignages) Grammar Class: Le Discours indirect
8	Culture Class: La Mobilisation : 2020 (murailles et monuments) Grammar Class: Les Temps du passé	Written exercise 2
9	Culture Class: Le Féminisme : Varda (Cléo de 5 à 7) Grammar Class: Le Subjonctif présent et passé
10	Culture Class: Le Féminisme : de Beauvoir (Le Deuxième Sexe) Grammar Class: Les Pronoms possessifs et démonstratifs
11	Examens oraux + Révision – pas de classe normale	Oral exams
12	Culture Class: Le Féminisme : #Balancetonporc (« Nous défendons une liberté d’importuner ») Grammar Class: Test 2	Test 2 Exam period: Essay

Tutorial Registration

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

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Learning Outcomes
Written Exercises	10 %	1,2,3,4,5,6
Grammar Test 1	20 %	1,5,6
Oral exam	20 %	1,2,3,4,5,6
Grammar Test 2	20 %	1,5,6
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 Integrity Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Guideline and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
• Code of practice for teaching and learning

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 Academic Skills 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 FREN3006; criteria for participation grades will be presented in Week 1. If you are absent for medical reasons, send your tutor your medical certificate. If you are absent for other reasons, you may submit your written notes for the week for feedback.

Examination(s)

None.

Assessment Task 1

Written Exercises

Value: 10% (5% each)

Due: Weeks 4 and 8

250-word written response to a provided question on a text studied in the course and/or its social, cultural or political context.

Assessment Task 2

Grammar Test 1

Value: 20%

Due: In class Week 6

This 1.25-hour test will assess your grasp of the grammatical structures covered in each half of the course, through a series of exercises similar to those practised in class and homework. There will be a 15-minute listening section at the beginning, then one hour of writing.

Assessment Task 3

Oral exam

Value: 20%

Due: In class Week 11

In this 5 minute one-on-one conversation with your teacher, you will present, analyse and discuss your chosen essay topic, plans for your argument and motivations for choosing this topic.

Assessment Task 4

Grammar Test 2

Value: 20%

Due: In class Week 12

This 1.25-hour test will assess your grasp of the grammatical structures covered in each half of the course, through a series of exercises similar to those practised in class and homework. There will be a 15-minute listening section at the beginning, then one hour of writing.

Assessment Task 5

Essay

Value: 20%

Due: Wednesday June 8, 4pm

800-word analytical essay (20%) on one or more texts studied in the course. Topic to be determined with tutor and discussed during oral exam 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 and will be dealt with in accordance with ANU policy.

Assessment Task 6

Participation

‘Participation’ counts for 10% and spans attendance, pre-class preparation, contribution in class, and homework quizzes - criteria will be provided in Week 1. This assessment applies to both classes of the week.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. The University’s students are an integral part of that community. The academic integrity principle commits all students to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support, academic integrity, and to uphold this commitment by behaving honestly, responsibly and ethically, and with respect and fairness, in scholarly practice.

The University expects all staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle, the Academic Integrity Rule 2021, the Policy: Student Academic Integrity and Procedure: Student Academic Integrity, and to uphold high standards of academic integrity to ensure the quality and value of our qualifications.

The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 is a legal document that the University uses to promote academic integrity, and manage breaches of the academic integrity principle. The Policy and Procedure support the Rule by outlining overarching principles, responsibilities and processes. The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 commences on 1 December 2021 and applies to courses commencing on or after that date, as well as to research conduct occurring on or after that date. Prior to this, the Academic Misconduct Rule 2015 applies.

 

The University commits to assisting all students to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. All coursework students must complete the online Academic Integrity Module (Epigeum), and Higher Degree Research (HDR) students are required to complete research integrity training. The Academic Integrity website provides information about services available to assist students with their assignments, examinations and other learning activities, as well as understanding and upholding academic integrity.

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) as submission must be through Turnitin.

The end-of-semester culture essay is to be submitted using Turnitin (via Wattle). You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Written exercises must be submitted as a print-out in class 1 of the due week, or emailed before class. Please keep a copy of all work for your records.

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 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

The Academic Skills website has information to assist you with your writing and assessments. The website includes information about Academic Integrity including referencing requirements for different disciplines. There is also information on Plagiarism and different ways to use source material.

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.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted 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 Access 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