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FREN1220 – C French Studies 4
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Alexandra Kurmann
Contact via Email
TBA
Thursday 12-2pm
Tutor
Monique Laura
Contact via Email
TBA
By email appointment
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
FREN1210
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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 aims to enable students to become independent users of the French language. It seeks to develop students' skills in reading, writing,
comprehension and speaking in French and further develops students' knowledge of contemporary French culture. The work in this unit is of a very
intensive nature. The unit aims to develop students' language skills towards B1+ level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL).
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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:
- ULO1: Develop comprehensive intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the French language.
- ULO2: Identify, describe and evaluate a broad range of aspects of French-speaking cultures and societies.
- ULO3: Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of grammatical structures of French at intermediate level.
- ULO4: Create meaningful intercultural encounters by applying relevant language conventions.
- ULO5: Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both French and in English.
General Assessment Information
Indicative examples of assessment tasks will be available on iLearn.
Late Assessment Penalty
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.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Comprehension | 15% | No | Week 3 |
| Grammar and Vocabulary Tests | 20% | No | Weeks 6 and 12 |
| Written Expression | 10% | No | Options in Weeks 4, 8, 10 12 |
| Aural Comprehension | 15% | No | Week 10 |
| Oral Production | 15% | No | Week 13 |
| Final online test | 25% | No | Week 13 |
Written Comprehension
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 3
Weighting: 15%
French Reading Comprehension. External students will complete this assessment online.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Develop comprehensive intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the French language.
- Identify, describe and evaluate a broad range of aspects of French-speaking cultures and societies.
- Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of grammatical structures of French at intermediate level.
- Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both French and in English.
Grammar and Vocabulary Tests
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Weeks 6 and 12
Weighting: 20%
Short Answer Questions on French Grammar and Vocabulary. External students will complete this assessment online.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Develop comprehensive intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the French language.
- Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of grammatical structures of French at intermediate level.
- Create meaningful intercultural encounters by applying relevant language conventions.
- Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both French and in English.
Written Expression
Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Options in Weeks 4, 8, 10 12
Weighting: 10%
Short Essay in French.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Develop comprehensive intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the French language.
- Identify, describe and evaluate a broad range of aspects of French-speaking cultures and societies.
- Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of grammatical structures of French at intermediate level.
- Create meaningful intercultural encounters by applying relevant language conventions.
- Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both French and in English.
Aural Comprehension
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 15%
French Listening Comprehension. External students will complete this assessment online.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Develop comprehensive intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the French language.
- Identify, describe and evaluate a broad range of aspects of French-speaking cultures and societies.
- Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of grammatical structures of French at intermediate level.
- Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both French and in English.
Oral Production
Assessment Type 1: Simulation/role play
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 15%
French Speaking Test. External students will complete this assessment online.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Develop comprehensive intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the French language.
- Identify, describe and evaluate a broad range of aspects of French-speaking cultures and societies.
- Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of grammatical structures of French at intermediate level.
- Create meaningful intercultural encounters by applying relevant language conventions.
- Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both French and in English.
Final online test
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 25%
Final Written Test in French. Students will complete their final test online.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Develop comprehensive intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the French language.
- Identify, describe and evaluate a broad range of aspects of French-speaking cultures and societies.
- Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of grammatical structures of French at intermediate level.
- Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both French and in English.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
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
TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED
iLearn is an essential tool. We use it to communicate with students, post resources, useful links and answers to exercises in the textbook and workbook.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.
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.
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.
- For central technical support go to: http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/
- For student quick guides on the use of iLearn go to: http://mq.edu.au/iLearn/student_info/guides.htm
Policies and Procedures
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:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
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).
Student Code of Conduct
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
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
Student Support
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Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
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
If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@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.
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)
The unit aims 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.
Changes since First Published
| Date | Description |
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| 22/07/2020 | Test set to match FREN 2020 |