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FREN1020 – I French Studies 2

General Information

The unit convenor and teaching staff for FREN1020 include Convenor and lecturer Alexandra Kurmann and Lecturer John Severn.

• Credit points: 10
• Prerequisites: FRN122 or FREN1010
• Corequisites: None
• Co-badged status: None
• Unit description: This unit seeks to further develop skills acquired in FREN1010, providing a framework for students to communicate effectively in French and immerse themselves in contemporary French culture.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

• Develop comprehensive elementary level skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in the French language.
• Identify, describe, and evaluate some aspects of French-speaking cultures and societies.
• Identify, evaluate, and deploy the grammatical structures of French at elementary level.
• Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
• Demonstrate an awareness of some language and language use, in both French and in English.

Assessment Tasks

The assessment tasks for FREN1020 include:

• Comprehension skills (40%): Short Answer Tests on French Grammar and Vocabulary, due at the end of Week 6 and Week 9.
• Written Production (30%): Short written task in French on set topics, due at the end of Week 12.
• Oral Production Skills (30%): Speaking tests in French, due in Week 13.

Delivery and Resources

The unit consists of 2 x 2 hour seminars face-to-face for internal students, and online flexible students are provided with 2 x instruction videos per week to work through weekly content.

• Required resources:
  • Défi 2. Méthode de français – Niveau A2 - Livre de l'élève + CD
  • Défi 2. Cahier d'exercices– Niveau A2 - + MP3 téléchargeables
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