Unit Guide

General Information

Unit convenor and teaching staff	Unit convenor and teaching staff Tutor Jennifer Lane jennifer.lane@mq.edu.au Contact via jennifer.lane@mq.edu.au W6A 332 By appointment Tutor Lyse Thomas lyse.thomas@mq.edu.au Contact via +61 2 9850 7011 W6B 332 By appointment Unit Convenor Bénédicte André benedicte.andre@mq.edu.au Contact via benedicte.andre@mq.edu.au W6A 202 Thu. 3pm-5pm
Credit points	Credit points 3
Prerequisites	Prerequisites FRN125 or FRN131 or HSC French Extension or Continuers Band 4 or 5 or 6 or E3 or E4
Corequisites	Corequisites
Co-badged status	Co-badged status
Unit description	Unit description The contemporary materials used immerse students in authentic language and cultural contexts in order to build and reinforce active oral and written communication skills, develop reading skills and cultural awareness and forge a strong linguistic and grammatical base.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

To hear, speak, read and write modern French language in a variety of registers
To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of French texts.
To attain a good level of spoken and written French through practice in class and completion of exercises and assignments.
To revise grammatical structures previously studied and learn new structures essential to oral and written fluency and accuracy.
To understand and gain proficiency in the mechanics of writing French.
To gain an appreciation of different francophone cultures through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Assessment Tasks

Name	Weighting	Hurdle	Due
4 Grammar and Vocabulary Tests	30%	No	Weeks 3,7,10 and 13
2 Writing Tasks	20%	No	Please refer to description
Aural Comprehension	15%	No	Week 6
Oral Expression	15%	No	Week 12 (C2) or 13 (C1)
Written Comprehension	15%	No	Week 13, Class 2
Participation	5%	No	Ongoing

4 Grammar and Vocabulary Tests

Due: Weeks 3,7,10 and 13
Weighting: 30%

These will cover the grammatical structures and vocabulary covered in each chapter (1-4) of Latitudes 3. Time limits will be announced in class and posted on iLearn in due course.

On successful completion you will be able to:

To hear, speak, read and write modern French language in a variety of registers
To revise grammatical structures previously studied and learn new structures essential to oral and written fluency and accuracy.

2 Writing Tasks

Due: Please refer to description
Weighting: 20%

Students will produce TWO writing tasks. To do so, they must chose ONE topic in each category below:

Category 1 (10%): either "Une enquête policière" (due in Class 1, week 4) or "Une biographie" (due in Class 1, week 10)
Category 2 (10%): either "Répondre à une demande d'informations" (due in Class 1, week 7) or "Un témoignage pour un courrier des lecteurs" (due in Class 1, week 13)

Details will be provided on iLearn.

On successful completion you will be able to:

To hear, speak, read and write modern French language in a variety of registers
To attain a good level of spoken and written French through practice in class and completion of exercises and assignments.
To revise grammatical structures previously studied and learn new structures essential to oral and written fluency and accuracy.
To understand and gain proficiency in the mechanics of writing French.
To gain an appreciation of different francophone cultures through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Aural Comprehension

Due: Week 6
Weighting: 15%

Topic will relate to one of those covered in class. Details will be given in class and will be posted on iLearn.

On successful completion you will be able to:

To hear, speak, read and write modern French language in a variety of registers
To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of French texts.
To gain an appreciation of different francophone cultures through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Oral Expression

Due: Week 12 (C2) or 13 (C1)
Weighting: 15%

The oral exam will take place in week 12 or 13 (depending on allocated time) during your normal class hours. Topics will relate to those covered in class. Details will be given in class and will be posted on iLearn.

On successful completion you will be able to:

To hear, speak, read and write modern French language in a variety of registers
To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of French texts.
To attain a good level of spoken and written French through practice in class and completion of exercises and assignments.
To gain an appreciation of different francophone cultures through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Written Comprehension

Due: Week 13, Class 2
Weighting: 15%

Topic will relate to one of those covered in class. Details will be given in class and will be posted on iLearn.

On successful completion you will be able to:

To hear, speak, read and write modern French language in a variety of registers
To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of French texts.
To attain a good level of spoken and written French through practice in class and completion of exercises and assignments.
To revise grammatical structures previously studied and learn new structures essential to oral and written fluency and accuracy.
To gain an appreciation of different francophone cultures through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Participation

Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 5%

In order to improve your French, it is important to participate in oral activities in class and online. A mark will be given according to your level of engagement in oral and online activities including individual, paired and group tasks.

On successful completion you will be able to:

To hear, speak, read and write modern French language in a variety of registers
To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of French texts.
To attain a good level of spoken and written French through practice in class and completion of exercises and assignments.
To revise grammatical structures previously studied and learn new structures essential to oral and written fluency and accuracy.
To gain an appreciation of different francophone cultures through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Delivery and Resources

Required and recommended texts

Required texts:

M. Cocton, A. Dintilhac, M. Landier, Y. Loiseau, 2010. Latitudes 3 - Livre de l'élève, Didier. ISBN: 9782278064069
M. Cocton, A. Dintilhac, M. Landier, Y. Loiseau, 2010. Latitudes 3 - Cahier d'exercices, Didier. ISBN: 9782278064076

Recommended texts:

Vercollier et al., 2004. Difficultés expliquées du français… for English speakers, Clé International. ISBN: 9782090338447

Unit webpage

http://www.eurolang.mq.edu.au/units/french/frn226.html

FRN 226, Intermediate French I, includes 4 contact hours per week and is offered in the first semester only. It is offered both internally and for external study. The prerequisites are:FRN125(P) or FRN131(V2) or HSC French Extension or Continuers Band 4, 5 or 6.

iLearn is an essential tool for FRN 226. We use it to communicate with students, post resources, useful links and answers to exercises in the textbook and workbook. External students will be required to complete assessment tasks on-line and a mark for on-line participation will be awarded. All students must log-on to iLearn at the beginning of semester and check for updates regularly. To log-on, go to: ilearn.mq.edu.au and use your Student ID number and your MyMQ Portal password.

Structure of the Unit

There are four contact hours per week. Classroom time will be spent introducing and discussing the themes of the chapter in their cultural context, reinforcing oral, aural and comprehension skills through interaction with authentic audio-visual and reading materials, studying the grammar points of the chapter and analysing texts in order to help you understand the grammatical and syntactical shifts you need to make in order to be able to write well in French.

Please note that Latitudes 3 provides the structure for FRN 226 – that is, we will follow the themes and grammar points contained within each chapter. However, we see the textbook as a starting point or spring board into the francophone world and will be supplementing material in it with other more interesting or appropriate resources throughout the course. We will not be working through the book from cover to cover in class. In fact, we may miss out any number of activities, texts or exercises. Anything that we do not do in class, you should do at home and mark yourself by consulting answers on iLearn.

In addition to classroom study, students are expected to complete most Latitudes 3 workbook/lab manual exercises in their own time. The answers to all the exercises will be provided online on iLearn. However, if progress is to be made, these exercises must be done properly (i.e. a genuine, serious attempt made before you check the answers).

Students should also spend time reviewing material covered in class and preparing exercises for the following lessons. Homework will be assigned and you will be expected to come to class with this prepared.

Please note that attendance at all classes is compulsory. This applies particularly to tests. An adequate explanation for any classes missed must be given to your lecturer. Having ongoing work commitments is not a valid reason for missing classes.

Remember – your lecturers and tutors are facilitators. We introduce you to new concepts, cultures, grammar, language usage and ways of learning. We are here to help you learn but we cannot do the learning for you.

Policies and Procedures

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_2016.html

Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html

Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html

Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html

Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration

In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/

Results

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). Applications must be lodged via ask.mq.edu.au and must imperatively include a Professional Authority Form (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.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

Learning Skills

Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.

Student Services and Support

Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

Student Enquiries

For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au

IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

Graduate Capabilities

Creative and Innovative

Our graduates will also be capable of creative thinking and of creating knowledge. They will be imaginative and open to experience and capable of innovation at work and in the community. We want them to be engaged in applying their critical, creative thinking.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcome

To gain an appreciation of different francophone cultures through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Assessment tasks

2 Writing Tasks
Aural Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Participation

Commitment to Continuous Learning

Our graduates will have enquiring minds and a literate curiosity which will lead them to pursue knowledge for its own sake. They will continue to pursue learning in their careers and as they participate in the world. They will be capable of reflecting on their experiences and relationships with others and the environment, learning from them, and growing - personally, professionally and socially.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

To attain a good level of spoken and written French through practice in class and completion of exercises and assignments.
To gain an appreciation of different francophone cultures through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Assessment tasks

2 Writing Tasks
Aural Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Participation

Discipline Specific Knowledge and Skills

Our graduates will take with them the intellectual development, depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content in their chosen fields to make them competent and confident in their subject or profession. They will be able to demonstrate, where relevant, professional technical competence and meet professional standards. They will be able to articulate the structure of knowledge of their discipline, be able to adapt discipline-specific knowledge to novel situations, and be able to contribute from their discipline to inter-disciplinary solutions to problems.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

To hear, speak, read and write modern French language in a variety of registers
To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of French texts.
To attain a good level of spoken and written French through practice in class and completion of exercises and assignments.
To revise grammatical structures previously studied and learn new structures essential to oral and written fluency and accuracy.
To understand and gain proficiency in the mechanics of writing French.
To gain an appreciation of different francophone cultures through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Assessment tasks

4 Grammar and Vocabulary Tests
2 Writing Tasks
Aural Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Participation

Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking

We want our graduates to be capable of reasoning, questioning and analysing, and to integrate and synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments; to be able to critique constraints, assumptions and limitations; to be able to think independently and systemically in relation to scholarly activity, in the workplace, and in the world. We want them to have a level of scientific and information technology literacy.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

To hear, speak, read and write modern French language in a variety of registers
To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of French texts.
To gain an appreciation of different francophone cultures through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Assessment tasks

4 Grammar and Vocabulary Tests
2 Writing Tasks
Aural Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Participation

Problem Solving and Research Capability

Our graduates should be capable of researching; of analysing, and interpreting and assessing data and information in various forms; of drawing connections across fields of knowledge; and they should be able to relate their knowledge to complex situations at work or in the world, in order to diagnose and solve problems. We want them to have the confidence to take the initiative in doing so, within an awareness of their own limitations.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcome

To revise grammatical structures previously studied and learn new structures essential to oral and written fluency and accuracy.

Assessment tasks

4 Grammar and Vocabulary Tests
2 Writing Tasks
Written Comprehension
Participation

Effective Communication

We want to develop in our students the ability to communicate and convey their views in forms effective with different audiences. We want our graduates to take with them the capability to read, listen, question, gather and evaluate information resources in a variety of formats, assess, write clearly, speak effectively, and to use visual communication and communication technologies as appropriate.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

To hear, speak, read and write modern French language in a variety of registers
To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of French texts.
To attain a good level of spoken and written French through practice in class and completion of exercises and assignments.
To understand and gain proficiency in the mechanics of writing French.

Assessment tasks

4 Grammar and Vocabulary Tests
2 Writing Tasks
Aural Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Participation

Engaged and Ethical Local and Global citizens

As local citizens our graduates will be aware of indigenous perspectives and of the nation's historical context. They will be engaged with the challenges of contemporary society and with knowledge and ideas. We want our graduates to have respect for diversity, to be open-minded, sensitive to others and inclusive, and to be open to other cultures and perspectives: they should have a level of cultural literacy. Our graduates should be aware of disadvantage and social justice, and be willing to participate to help create a wiser and better society.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

To hear, speak, read and write modern French language in a variety of registers
To read, listen to, comprehend and discuss a variety of French texts.
To gain an appreciation of different francophone cultures through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Assessment tasks

4 Grammar and Vocabulary Tests
2 Writing Tasks
Aural Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Participation

Socially and Environmentally Active and Responsible

We want our graduates to be aware of and have respect for self and others; to be able to work with others as a leader and a team player; to have a sense of connectedness with others and country; and to have a sense of mutual obligation. Our graduates should be informed and active participants in moving society towards sustainability.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

To hear, speak, read and write modern French language in a variety of registers
To gain an appreciation of different francophone cultures through textual (including literature) and aural material introduced in the class resources and discussed in class as well as online.

Assessment tasks

4 Grammar and Vocabulary Tests
2 Writing Tasks
Aural Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Participation

Changes from Previous Offering

Introduction of new textbook

Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)

To foster language skills to level B1, described as follows in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.