FREN 1002 - Beginners French A
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code FREN 1002 Course Beginners French A Coordinating Unit European Languages, and Linguistics Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 5 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Incompatible Not available to students who obtained B- or higher in SACE Stage 2 French or equivalent Assessment Regular assignments, tests, written exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Ben McCann
Ms Nathalie PatersonCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On the successful completion of Beginners French A, students will be able to:
1. understand the basic structures of the French language and use these in writing and in speech
2. demonstrate a sufficient knowledge of French vocabulary to communicate in everyday situations
3. recognize basic structures and vocabulary in written and spoken materials, and thus be able to
read and listen to articles/news items/short stories in French
4. understand and analyse aspects of French and Francophone society and culture
5. understand and respect the different world views that are expressed through the language, social practices and cultural productions of French-speaking communities
6. locate and evaluate a variety of sources to further their own understanding of the French language and of French and Francophone societies and cultures
7. communicate information, ideas and arguments in French, in both spoken and written modes, using a range of appropriate technologies and resources
8. work both independently and in collaboration with others in the exploration, generation and
presentation of ideas and information, and contribute productively and in a timely manner to group-based outcomes
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
4, 5, 6, 8 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1, 2, 3, 7, 8 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
3, 4, 5, 6, 8 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Information about purchasing the required textbook for Beginners French A will be provided to students in advance of the beginning of the semester.
Recommended Resources
Schaum's Outline of French Grammar
by Mary CrockerOnline Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
There are 4 weekly contact hours. Learning activities will concentrate on understanding and applying basic structures and vocabulary and on acquiring cultural knowledge.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
4 hours of classes per week 48 hours per semester 5 hours preparation per week 60 hours per semester 4 hours reading and assignment work per week 48 hours per semester TOTAL WORKLOAD 156 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
Learning activities will include structured and unstructured oral exercises, grammar and vocabulary exercises, role-play activities, translation, dictation, oral presentations, listening activities using authentic online materials, and compositions. Students will make extensive use of online resources that include practice of speaking, reading, writing and listening, and that further cultural awareness.Specific Course Requirements
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment for French language courses will include: grammar exercises, vocabulary exercises, compositions, translations, dictations, presentations, written and oral tests and final written examination.Assessment Related Requirements
Students are expected to attend all classes.Assessment Detail
ASSESSMENT TASK TASK TYPE WEIGHTING COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME(S) MindTap exercises Formative 20% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Written Tests (2) Summative 30% 1, 2, 3, 4, Oral Test Summative 20% 1, 2, 7, 8 Final Test Summative 30% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Submission
Information will be available upon enrolment.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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