FREN 3202 - Upper-Intermediate French B

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024

Language training in spoken and written French builds on the skills and knowledge acquired in French IIIA: Language. The course will include grammar exercises, written expression, oral expression and translation.

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Course Details

Course Code	FREN 3202
Course	Upper-Intermediate French B
Coordinating Unit	European Languages, and Linguistics
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	FREN 3201
Incompatible	FREN 2212, FREN 3211, FREN 3003
Assessment	Regular tests, assignments, language examination

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Ben McCann

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On the completion of Upper-Intermediate French B, students will be able to:

LO 1 Know and understand the structures of the French language and key aspects of French culture
LO 2 Be capable of responding to, giving opinions about, analysing and evaluating situations and ideas using the French language
LO 3 Be able to locate materials, including primary and secondary sources, in order to acquire knowledge of the French language and culture
LO 4 Work independently and in collaboration with others, in a timely manner, to present and communicate ideas and develop cogent and coherent arguments.
LO 5 Use digital technologies and software programmes for accessing material in French and producing texts in French
LO 6 Become a self-reflective and self-directed learner, in order to sustain the effort of learning French over time
LO 7 Be aware of social and cultural issues in French speaking contexts and appreciate their wider impact.

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
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.	2, 3
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.	3, 4, 5
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, 7
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.	4, 6, 7
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.	4, 6, 7

Learning Resources

Required Resources

There are no textbooks for this course.
All material is posted up on MyUni.
Students must bring their own earphones or headsets to Language Laboratory classes.

Recommended Resources

Dictionaries
· The bilingual Collins-Robert French-English English-French Dictionary is the best available because of the large number of explanations and examples it provides.

Grammar Reference books (available for loan from the Barr-Smith Library)
· Glanville Price, A Comprehensive French Grammar, Oxford, Blackwell Publishers, 6th edition, contains complete explanations in English on all points of French grammar.
· Roger Hawkins and Richard Towell, French Grammar and Usage, Arnold.
· For a concise reference grammar, see H. Ferrar, A French Reference Grammar, Oxford University Press, 1967.
· Students at this level sometimes need to revise basic structures such as verb conjugations. You are advised to do this as early in the year as possible: it will help you get better grades in your language tests. The best revision book is Mary Coffman Crocker, Schaum’s Outlines: French Grammar, New York, McGraw Hill, 1999.

Online Learning

The course requires students to consult the MyUni webpage on a regular basis. All of the course material is grouped in weekly folders. Students are expected to study the grammar notes and complete the exercises in advance of the grammar class. Students are also advised to view the oral worksheets in advance of the oral class as well as the vocabulary lists, which must be learned.

Learning & Teaching Modes

The course has three types of classes.
Written Workshop or Seminar. Students learn a complete grammar syllabus using grammar notes posted on MyUni. The documents can be found in the Weekly folders. Because of the large amount of grammar covered in this course, it will not be possible to explain the rules systematically, point by point; in the limited time we have in the grammar class. Rather, students are expected to study the grammar notes and attempt the exercises prior to attending class, leaving valuable class time for reviewing some of the more difficult points or questions raised by students. In the Weekly folders on MyUni, students will also find vocabulary sheets that they must learn.
Oral Tutorial. The focus is on student participation in discussion. Discussion topics are drawn principally from newspaper and magazine websites. Students will be expected to participate actively in group and class discussion. In semester 2, there will be an oral exam in week 13.
Language laboratory class. Students listen to French radio podcasts on general topics in order to improve listening skills. Please note that the Faculty does not provide headsets -- students must bring along their own earphones or headsets to the Language Laboratory.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

3 hours of classes per week	36 hours per semester
6 hours assignment preparation per week	72 hours per semester
4 hours reading per week	48 hours per semester
TOTAL WORKLOAD	156 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

All classes take place face-to-face.

Specific Course Requirements

It is a requirement of the course that students attend all classes, whether they are lectures, tutorials, or Language Laboratory sessions. All class-based tasks, whether they be formally assessed or not, must be completed. Exemption from attendance in any given week may be granted by tutors or the course coordinator only for medical reasons or for documented cases of personal hardship. The onus is on students to contact their tutor or the course coordinator, preferably in advance, to explain their absence and to make arrangements to catch up on missed work. If this is not done, it will be assumed that the students concerned are no longer in the course.

Hurdle requirements
Students who do not meet the following requirements will be awarded a grade of Fail for the course:
- a minimum of 80% attendance in seminars, tutorials, workshops and lab classes (considered individually);
- completion of all tasks worth 10% or more;
- a minimum of 40% result in the end of semester written examination.

NB Students who miss a significant in-class test (worth 5% or more of the final grade) on medical or compassionate grounds will be able to re-sit the missed test(s) in Week 13, provided that the appropriate documentation is supplied. The course coordinator will advise students in Week 12 of the date and time of the Week 13 catch-up tests. Tests worth less than 5% will not be redeemable.

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 Task	Task Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome
First language laboratory test	Summative	5%	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Lab research project	Summative	15%	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Second language laboratory test	Summative	5%	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
350 word composition assignment	Formative and Summative	10%	1, 3, 4, 7
Composition test	Summative	10%	1, 3, 4, 7
2 x grammar tests	Summative	20%	1, 3, 4
Oral exam	Summative	10%	1, 2, 6
Written exam	Summative	25%	1, 3, 4, 6

Assessment Related Requirements

Students must complete all assessments to pass the course.

Assessment Detail

The composition assignment is due by 23.59pm on the Friday of week 6. It must be submitted via MyUni.
The composition test will be held in the Language Laboratory in Week 12.
For grammar test weeks (5 & 9), the normal grammar class will be devoted to revision, and the test will be done during the oral class later in the week.

Submission

Presentation of Work
The composition assignment is to be submitted via MyUni. It should be double spaced and in a font size no less than 12 for greater clarity and to allow room for correction.

Deadlines
Assignments handed in after the due date will be penalized at the rate of 2% of the total mark per day, up to a maximum of 7 calendar days, after which they will not be accepted at all. These penalties will not apply, however, if an extension has been granted before the due date. Extensions will only be granted on medical grounds (medical certificate required) or in documented cases of hardship. Assignments will not be accepted for marking after the corrected work has been returned to students.

Marked work will generally be returned to students one or two weeks following submission.

Redemption
Given the frequency of assignments and their nature, it is not possible for students to redo and resubmit the piece of work in which their performance was unsatisfactory. This can also cause them to get behind, rather than move on to the next set of exercises and devoting their energies to mastering them.

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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