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FREN2020 – I French Studies 4

2025 – Session 2, Online-scheduled-weekday

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Convenor and lecturer
Alexandra Kurmann
alex.kurmann@mq.edu.au
Contact via Email
C334 25WW
Monday 11-12pm and Wednesday 1-2pm.
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
FREN2010 or FRN226
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
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).
 

Important Academic Dates

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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 an 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.  

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Comprehension Skills 40% No End of week 6 and week 10
Written Production 30% No End of week 13
Oral Production 30% No Week 13

Comprehension Skills

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: End of week 6 and week 10
Weighting: 40%

 

Short Answer Questions on French Grammar and Vocabulary.

 
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 an intermediate level.  
  • Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both French and in English.  

Written Production

Assessment Type 1: Log book
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: End of week 13
Weighting: 30%

 

Written answers on French topics testing grammar and vocabulary.

 
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 an 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: 20 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 30%

 

French Speaking Tests.

 
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 an 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.  

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

Classes

For current updates and class times please consult the MQ timetable website: https://publish.mq.edu.au/

Recorded content pertaining to the weekly lessons will be accessible on iLearn via Echo360.

Material

Required and Recommended Texts

  • Required:

    • Défi 3 – Défi 3/B1 Hybrid Livre élève & eBook code ISBN: 9788419236562 (will be used in French Studies 4 as well). The hybrid edition of the textbook includes a 12-month access code to the digital resources of this manual on the espace virtual platform (interactive manual and workbook, videos, audio files, self-correcting exercises, etc.). If you wish to prefer to work on a hard copy of the workbook, you may wish to purchase it separately: Défi 3 – Cahier d’exercices + MP3 téléchargeables ISBN: 9788417249670. 

  • Recommended for extension work: Grammaire essentielle du français B2, Bourmayan et al., Editions Didier (will be required in French Studies 5 and 6).

Intext Book Company is an Australian website that stocks a large range of educational books in French - https://www.languageint.com.au/. 

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/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 connect.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

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

Academic Success

Academic Success provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:

Student Enquiries

Got a question? Ask us via the Service Connect Portal, or contact Service Connect.

IT Help

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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.

Unit information based on version 2025.03 of the Handbook