Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Benedicte Andre
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
FRN336
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
In this unit students develop their ability to follow complex lines of argument in spoken and written texts in French in a range of genres and to identify and extract key information. The unit focuses on practicing skills in expressing and defending sophisticated arguments and opinions and employing strategies to understand and respond to unfamiliar material in preparation for applying language knowledge to social and professional situations. Students will use their judgement in decision-making around communicative tasks (written, oral, spontaneous and prepared) in meaningful everyday contexts.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Please note that HD or D are NOT the standard marks but are awarded for outstanding work only. Students who fulfil the unit requirements in a satisfactory but expected manner will usually get a high Pass or a Credit.
Unit Requirements and Expectations
FRN337 gives students the opportunity to develop their interactive skills and use the French language in context. To get the most out of it, students are required to prepare in advance by listening to and reading the prescribed materials in the textbook or online, as well as learning any new vocabulary. Participation is essential and expected in all classes. Students should make sure they spend a minimum of 9 hours per week out of class on their French studies; this includes preparations, homework, assignments and independent work.
Students are advised to reinforce their learning by consulting the extra materials that are available on the unit’s iLearn pages as well as any other material they can find themselves (e.g. news, podcasts, YouTube videos, newspapers…) and also by engaging in regular revision of class content. The main key to learning a language is regular practice.
French will be the main language used in class. Students are also encouraged to speak French out of class whenever they find an opportunity to do so.
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Assessment 1 Reading skills | 15% | Week 3 |
Assessment 2 Grammar | 15% | Week 6 |
Assessment 3 Listening skills | 15% | Week 12 |
Assessment 4 Portfolio | 10% | Week 12 |
Assessment 5 Speaking skills | 15% | Week 13 |
Assessment 6 Writing skills | 10% | Ongoing |
Final Exam | 20% | During formal exam period |
Due: Week 3
Weighting: 15%
Reading/writing: comprehension of a one-page text as evidenced by answers to set questions. The following skills will be marked:
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 15%
Class/online test on formal grammar exercises.
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 15%
Class/online test on listening skills: comprehension of an audio/video document as evidenced by the answers to set questions. The following skills will be marked:
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 10%
The language portfolio is made up of two components:
1. Record of formal and informal language learning experiences (5%)
2. Reflective diary of intercultural encounters (5%)
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 15%
Students will be paired. They will have to prepare for 20 minutes a topic randomly drawn out and related to the session topics. They will then provide a 10 min spontaneous conversation about that topic.
The following skills will be assessed:
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 10%
"Atelier de correction des fautes"
Throughout the semester, students will have to:
Due: During formal exam period
Weighting: 20%
Critical analysis about French culture. This essay should include precise examples that should demonstrate knowledge of the studied topics.
Lecture Times and Locations
Internal students have 4 compulsory contact hours per week. Details are as follows:
FRN 337/Practical_1/01 | Tuesday | 11:00am | 1:00pm | W6B_225 | Bénédicte André | |||
FRN 337/Seminar_1/01 | Thursday | 11:00am | 1:00pm | W6B_207 | Bénédicte André |
All books are available from the Co-op Bookshop.
Required Texts
Recommended Texts
Unit Webpage
http://www.eurolang.mq.edu.au/units/french/FRN337.html
Online Resources
Students have online access through iLearn (http://ilearn.mq.edu.au) to all teaching materials, including iLectures, from the beginning to the end of semester. There are links to IT assistance on the iLearn login page.
Students must check the iLearn pages for announcements, amendments to the program, etc. Everything is announced online; it is the student's responsibility to know what is required and when papers and/or assessments are to be handed in. For external students, iLearn will normally be the only way to get up-to-date information about the unit or to download the instructions for the assignments they have to prepare.
Besides making sure they can have daily access to a computer, students should note that for some assignments and exercises they may need headphones as well as a microphone. For Skype sessions (external students only), a camera is required as well. Fully equipped computers are available in dedicated computer labs on campus and also in departmenta rooms W6A 104, W6B 207, W6B 214 and W6B 225 (except when booked for teaching). For access to departmental rooms (outside of class times), students need to borrow a swipe card from the department administrator (W6A 217).
Online assessments: Students must ensure that the computers they use are powerful enough for the tasks at hand and the connection they are using is reliable (we recommend using Ethernet wired connection rather than wireless). Students are required to use Firefox rather than Safari or Internet Explorer, which have known problems with audio files. If they work from their home base, they should use the best equipment available and/or switch off all other network connections that might slow down their own. No permission to resit tests will be granted on the basis of the use of an inadequate connection during an earlier attempt. Students who do not have the proper equipment are urged to sit their tests in a university computer lab. Check eStudent for appropriate locations.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENT POLICY ON LATE WORK
Assignments are compulsory and must be submitted on time. As a general rule, extensions will not be granted without a valid and documented reason (e.g. medical certificate) and applications must be lodged via ask.mq.edu.au (see Disruption to Studies Policy above). Late submissions will be penalised by 5% for each day (including weekends) the assignment task is late. No assignments will be accepted after assignments have been corrected and feedback has been provided. Assignment tasks handed in early will not be marked and returned before the due date.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://informatics.mq.edu.au/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
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05/08/2015 | Due date of Assessment 3 Listening skills - Now due in Week 12 |