FR1001 - Foundation French 1

Students who have a SA in Senior French are not permitted to enrol in this subject.

This subject assumes no prior knowledge of the language and is therefore intended for students who are beginners or near-beginners in the language. This course is suitable for any student wishing to obtain some second language skills for a future career, as well as for those who are starting a degree in languages. The aim of this course is to achieve a level of proficiency in reading, speaking, listening and writing basic French. The course is taught using a range of authentic resources, with a particular focus on the Francophone countries located to the East of Australia, as well as the Contacts textbook by Valette & Valette.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate reading skills in French at an elementary level (A1 CEFR);
• demonstrate speaking skills in French at an elementary level (A1 CEFR);
• demonstrate listening skills in French at an elementary level (A1 CEFR);
• state some knowledge and fact in relation to the Francophone world in the Pacific;
• demonstrate writing skills in French at an elementary level (A1 CEFR).

Subject Assessment

• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (30%) - Individual
• Participation > Class participation - (20%) - Individual
• Written > Reflection/reflective task 1 - (10%) - Individual
• Oral > Interview - (40%) - Individual.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.