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FR1001 - Foundation French 1
| Credit points: | 3 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | College of Arts, Society & Education |
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
- end of semester exam (50%)
- quizzes or tests (20%)
- presentations (20%)
- assignments (10%).
Availabilities |
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 26-Mar-2020 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 27-Aug-2020 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| External, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 27-Aug-2020 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 26-Mar-2020 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 27-Aug-2020 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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