Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Marion Kermann
Contact via Email
AHH L2 North Wing
Tuesday 1:30-3pm - Appointment only
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
FRN122 or HSC beginners band 4 or 5 or 6 or equivalent
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit seeks to further develop skills acquired in FRN122. The unit provides a framework students can build upon to communicate effectively in French and to immerse themselves in contemporary French culture. The work in this unit is of a very intensive nature. (A1 moving toward A2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.)
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Indicative examples and marking criteria of assessment tasks with marking rubrics when appropriate will be available on iLearn.
All assessment tasks are compulsory and must be handed in or sat on time. Students unable to meet due dates may apply for an extension in writing by submitting an application for 'Special Consideration' via ask.mq.edu, which comes through to the unit convenor, who will approve the extension online. Students who have an extension approved will not receive any penalties. Tasks handed in early will not be marked and returned before the due date.
Students are also advised not to travel overseas during the session when assessments are in progress.
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.
An explanation of how to apply for Special Consideration is supplied on ILearn
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Participation | 10% | No | Ongoing |
Grammar Tests | 15% | No | Class 2, weeks 3, 7, 10 |
Listening Test | 15% | No | Second lesson of week 8 |
Reading Comprehension Test | 15% | No | Second lesson of week 12 |
Oral exam | 20% | No | Classes 1 and 2 of week 13 |
Final written exam | 25% | No | Formal exam period |
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 10%
Participation
Internal students: 5% for the submission of 5 pieces of written homework based on the Atelier d'Ecriture at the end of each Unit in the textbook studied in class (1 mark per Atelier d'écriture) to be handed in to your tutor. Unsubmitted material due to absence without valid 'Special Consideration' approval will result in the loss of a point for the lacking homework submission.
The 5 remaining points are for regular active class participation (at least 80% of the classes) and level of involvement in group and pair activities and in individual commitment to classwork.
External students:
5% for the submission of 5 pieces of written homework on set topics in the textbook (2 marks per unit) to be handed in to the convenor via email. Failure to hand in the homework within the given time frame and without valid 'Special Consideration' approval will result in the loss of a point for the lacking homework submission.
An indicative example is found on iLearn under 'Assessments'
Due: Class 2, weeks 3, 7, 10
Weighting: 15%
Grammar and Vocabulary Tests
Students will sit 3 15-minute tests on the grammar and vocabulary learnt in the units in the textbooks to help track their performance and knowledge acquisition as they progress through FRN 123. Each test is worth 5%; all together they make a total of 15% of the total grade.
Internal students will sit the tests in class in the second lesson of the week.
External students will complete the tests online. The tasks will be available for a limited time only - from Friday to Monday. Answers must be submitted on time; whatever has been entered when time runs out will be automatically saved and submitted on your behalf.
Specific details about the tests will be available on iLearn in the weeks preceding the assessment.
An indicative example of a Grammar test is found on iLearn under 'Assessments'
Due: Second lesson of week 8
Weighting: 15%
This assessment will not only evaluate the progress in students' listening skills in French since the first test, but it will also assess their knowledge of grammar rules taught thus far in the unit. Oral cues will elicit specific written responses to test the ability to apply taught grammatical structures.
The test will last for approximately 30 to 45 minutes and will consist of multiple choice grammar questions, short and long answer questions in French.
Internal students will sit the test in class in the second lesson of week 8; please arrive on time as the test cannot be re-started for late-comers.
External students will complete the test online. The tasks will be available for a limited time only. Answers must be submitted on time; whatever has been entered when time runs out will be automatically saved and submitted on your behalf.
For inability to sit the assessment for both internal and external students please see below in 'General Assessment Information.'
An indicative example is found on iLearn under 'Assessments'
Due: Second lesson of week 12
Weighting: 15%
This assessment evaluates reading comprehension skills in French.
The test will last approximately 1 hour and will involve reading and understanding a written text and composing written responses to the text in short answer questions in French.
Internal students will sit the test in class in the second lesson of week 12; please arrive on time.
External students will complete the test online. The tasks will be available for a limited time only. Answers must be submitted on time; whatever has been entered when time runs out will be automatically saved and submitted on your behalf.
An indicative example is found on iLearn under 'Assessments'
Due: Classes 1 and 2 of week 13
Weighting: 20%
In around 10 minutes students will show their tutor the progress they have made in speaking in French in undertaking this unit. The possible topics for the exam (conversation or role-play) will be made available in week 12 for students to prepare for the test. The individual topic for (one of the released topics in week 12) will be given to students 15 minutes before the test. Students will be assessed in teams of two and receive individual marks. Note-taking is allowed during preparation time, however, notes may not be consulted during the exam.
The end-of-session oral exam takes place during regular class hours for internal students in week 13 of the unit. External students will take part in a speaking test with a tutor via Zoom or Skype at set times during week 13.
An indicative example and marking rubric is found on iLearn under 'Assessments'
Due: Formal exam period
Weighting: 25%
The final assessment for FRN123 is a two-hour written paper to be sat on campus or, for external students unable to travel, in a Macquarie-endorsed exam centre.
The exam will assess grammar and writing skills with a written composition in French on one of a choice of topics. Note that extra resources such as a dictionary may not be taken into the exam.
Please note that it is university policy that students enrolled in units that require them to sit for compulsory examinations during the official examination period must not arrange to go away before or during the end of the exam period. Exams could be scheduled on Saturdays during that period. Students should not expect that alternative examination arrangements be made for them under such circumstances. The only exceptions to this rule are made for:
An indicative example and marking rubric for the essay component is found on iLearn under 'Assessments'
NOTE: Students must be in the country for all assessments, and the final exam. Being overseas is not a valid reason for missing an assessment.
Internal students
Classes are scheduled as follows: Stream 1: Tues 9-11am/Thurs 10am-12pm / Stream 2: Tue 11am-1pm/Thu 12m-2pm.
Please go to eStudent to register in one of the classes on offer. The classes are streamed, which means you attend the same 2 hour classes each week with the same group. If you have a clash and need to change classes, go to the appropriate iLearn forum ("Je veux changer de classe/I want to swap classes") to rearrange your classes.
Classes start at five minutes past the hour. We recommend that you arrive on time so you do not miss out on important information given at the start of a class. We encourage students to come to as many classes as possible to facilitate the best learning experience possible.
External students
External students do not need to register in any particular classes and just need to make sure they are enrolled in FRN123 on eStudent. Your only timetabled activities will involve the attendance of a live video-conferencing speaking test to be held in week 13 at specific times (some evenings will be assigned) allocated by the unit tutor around week 11/12. More details will be provided then.
External students will need to have access to a webcam for the test, headphones as well as a microphone for use during the video-conferencing sessions with Zoom or Skype which they will need to download for free from the internet. The correct functioning of internet connection and network is the student's sole responsibility.
All students
The course is of a very intensive nature as FRN123 aims to prepare students for FRN226 Intermediate French I, which is designed for students who have completed HSC French Continuers (Band 4 or higher) or HSC French Extension.
The work required for the unit is two-fold, involving:
Internal students' active participation in at least 80% of classes is strongly encouraged. If you are unable to attend classes, check iLearn in order to catch up.
Those unable to attend assessments (tests) due to illness or other valid reasons should notify their tutor. Then, having collected the relevant documentation such as a medical certificate, they should make an application for Special Consideration. To submit an application for Special Consideration, you will need to log in as a Current Student at ask.mq.edu.au.
Continuing students (those who successfully completed FRN122 in the first session) do not have to purchase any new materials until week 5 of the unit.
All new students will need to purchase the the textbook, Saison 1: Méthode de français +CD/DVD, and the exercise book, Saison 1: Cahier d’activités +CD, published by Didier in Paris, France, edited by Marie-Noëlle Cocton, and written by Anouchka De Oliveira and Anneline Dintilhac.
As from week 5 lesson 2 all students will need to have acquired the next texts in this range: Saison 2: Méthode de français +CD/DVD, and the exercise book, Saison 2: Cahier d’activités+CD.
All texts are available from the Co-op Bookshop. External students living outside the Sydney metropolitan area are urged to purchase the required package online (through the Co-op Bookshop website) before the start of the session.
The online resources on iLearn (http://ilearn.mq.edu.au) are another essential part of the unit. Students have access to all materials from the beginning to the end of the session.
Please refer to iLearn and your student email for announcements, and possible amendments to the program as this is how the convenor will communicate with you throughout the session.
Online Unit
Login is via: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/
Is my unit in iLearn?: http://help.ilearn.mq.edu.au/unitsonline/ to check when your online unit will become available.
Technology
Students are required to have regular access to a computer and the internet. Mobile devices alone are not sufficient.
For students attending classes on campus we strongly encourage that you bring along your own laptop computer, ready to work with activities in your online unit. The preferred operating system is Windows 10.
Students are required to access the online unit in iLearn by the end of Week 1 and follow any relevant instructions and links for downloads that may be required. If applicable, students are required to download the relevant language package prior to Week 2.
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For some assignments and exercises, you will need headphones as well as a microphone.
External students will need to have access to a webcam and must have downloaded Zoom or Skype for the final oral test.
IT and iLearn assistance is available via the iLearn login page or by clicking on the words "Help me" under the iLearn logo at the top right hand side of every iLearn window.
Please note that replies to e-mails will be automatically directed to the account they were sent from. All new threads will be sent to your University account. You are encouraged to use the University account rather than a private e-mail account and to check this account regularly for announcements from the convenor and emails form your tutor.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) 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 or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Please note that HD (High Distinction) or D (Distinction) are by no means standard marks but are given for outstanding work only. Students who fulfil the unit in a satisfactory but expected manner will usually get a high Pass or a Credit.
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
If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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.
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