units
ATS1062
Faculty of Arts
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Level | Undergraduate |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
Organisational Unit | French Studies |
Offered | Caulfield Second semester 2013 (Day) Clayton Second semester 2013 (Day) |
Coordinator(s) | Jessica Chakowa |
Notes
Previously coded FRN1020
This unit develops basic language skills (speaking/listening and reading/writing) beyond the level acquired in ATS1061 and provides an introduction to modern French society. It is designed for those with limited knowledge of French. Students will be encouraged to develop appropriate language learning strategies. Regular assessed homework and tests emphasize the continuous nature of language learning and the need for frequent practice. In the Specialized Culture component, students will explore an aspect of French culture and society and develop competence appropriate to their year level in the theory, practices and discourses involved in analysis of it.
Upon completion of this unit students should have met the following objectives in the following areas:
Communicative Competence and linguistic knowledge and skills:
Socio-cultural awareness:
9. Acquired a greater critical knowledge and understanding of modern and contemporary French society, its culture, values and their evolution10. Developed a critical understanding of a specific area of study of French Studies as a discipline addressing French culture and society 11. Developed an explicit understanding and more sophisticated competence appropriate to their year level in the theory, practices and discourses involved in analysis of that area of French Studies, and12. Developed individual and cooperative research skills.
(1) Language and Culture component
Weekly written and aural language homework (800 words): 17%
Class tests: oral, aural and written (1500 words ): 33%
Written language exam (1200 words): 25%
(2) Specialized Culture component
2 Written assignments (1000 words): 25%
(1) Language and Culture component:
One 1-hour grammar lecture
One 1 hour writing/grammar workshop
One 2 hour oral/aural tutorial
(2) Specialized Culture component:
One 1-hour lecture
ATS1061 or equivalent
Students who have completed Year 11 French or its equivalent may not take this unit.