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FREN1020 – I French Studies 2

2025 – Session 2, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

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; Wednesday 1-2pm
Lecturer
John Severn
john.severn@mq.edu.au
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Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
FRN122 or FREN1010
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit seeks to further develop skills acquired in FREN1010. 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.)

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 elementary level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the French language.
  • ULO2: Identify, describe and evaluate some aspects of French-speaking cultures and societies.
  • ULO3: Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of French at elementary level.
  • ULO4: Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
  • ULO5: Demonstrate an awareness of some 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 9
Written Production 30% No End of Week 12
Oral Production Skills 30% No Week 13

Comprehension skills

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: End of Week 6 and Week 9
Weighting: 40%

 

Short Answer Tests on French Grammar and Vocabulary.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop comprehensive elementary level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the French language.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of French at elementary level.
  • Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.

Written Production

Assessment Type 1: Log book
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: End of Week 12
Weighting: 30%

 

Short written task in French on set topics.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop comprehensive elementary level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the French language.
  • Identify, describe and evaluate some aspects of French-speaking cultures and societies.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of French at elementary level.
  • Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of some language and language use, in both French and in English.

Oral Production Skills

Assessment Type 1: Simulation/role play
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 30%

 

Speaking tests in French.   

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop comprehensive elementary level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the French language.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of French at elementary level.
  • Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.

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

The unit consists in 2 x 2 hour seminars face to face for internal students. Online flexible students are provided 2 x instruction videos per week to work through weekly content.

Resources required are:

Défi 2. Méthode de français – Niveau A2 -Livre de l’élève + CD ISBN: 9788417249700 

Défi 2. Cahier d’exercices– Niveau A2 - + MP3 téléchargeables ISBN: 9788417249663

There is no English veriosn of this textbook unlike Défi 1.

The Premium version is recommended for the digital resources it offers. 

See: www.languageint.com.au or Abbey's Bookshop to buy these.

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

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.

Unit information based on version 2025.03 of the Handbook