MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996

FRN1010

Introductory French IA

M Redmond

Synopsis This subject provides teaching in basic language skills and an introduction to the society and culture of modern France. It is specifically designed for those who have little or no knowledge of the language. Students enrolling for FRN1010 must see the coordinator and complete an information form. Admission to the subject may be subject to screening by means of a diagnostic test. The department reserves the right not to accept enrolments beyond the official enrolment periods.

Assessment Continuous assessment (class work, homework, tests, oral and written tasks): 50% + End of semester oral test and written exam: 50%

Prescribed texts

• Bernstein R Fragile glory. A portrait of France and the French Plume
• Muyskens J A and others Rendez-vous: An invitation to French 4th edn, McGraw-Hill
• Rochester M B Laboratory manual to accompany Rendez-vous 4th edn, McGraw-Hill
• Westphal P Workbook to accompany Rendez-vous 4th edn, McGraw-Hill

Recommended texts

• Collins-Robert French-English English-French dictionary Collins and Société du Nouveau Littré