FREN 1011 - French ISA: Language and Culture

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2015

This course is designed for students who have studied French at high school to Year 12 level (or equivalent). It reviews and extends the language skills already acquired and develops reading and research skills in the area of French culture. This year, the culture component of the course is 'La France contemporaine' (contemporary French society and culture). See French Department handbook for more details.

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Course Details

Course Code	FREN 1011
Course	French ISA: Language and Culture
Coordinating Unit	French Studies
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
Prerequisites	NEW SACE Stage 2 Continuers' French with a scaled grade of B- or higher, or equivalent
Assessment	regular tests, language assignments, essays, language exam

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Emeritus Professor John West-Sooby

Course co-ordinator: Professor John West-Sooby

Course Timetable

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

Course Learning Outcomes

On the completion of French ISA, students will be able to:

1.    understand better the 最新糖心Vlog of French language and apply them more accurately to their own language use

2.    understand and use a wider range of French vocabulary and 最新糖心Vlog, in both spoken and written modes

3.    understand and analyse various aspects of French and Francophone society and culture

4.    understand and respect the different world views that are expressed through the language, social practices and cultural productions of French-speaking communities

5.    locate and evaluate a variety of sources to further their own understanding of the French language and of French and Francophone societies and cultures

6.    organise and analyse information appropriate to the study of French language and French and Francophone societies and cultures

7.    communicate information, ideas and arguments more accurately and with more sophistication 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

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

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Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1, 2, 3
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	5, 6, 7
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	5, 8
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	2, 4, 7, 8
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	5, 8
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	4
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	3, 4

Learning Resources

Required Resources

A link to the list of textbooks for all French courses can be found on the web site.

Recommended Resources

Reference works
(i) Dictionaries
The Barr Smith Library has a number of French-English and French-French dictionaries in its reference section. When preparing assignments, it is a good habit to work with dictionaries and other reference works around you. There are also some good dictionary resources available through the internet, eg (bilingual) or (French-French – very useful).

If you are thinking of purchasing a dictionary, there are several possibilities, depending on your budget. The Collins-Robert French-English English-French Dictionary is an excellent dictionary, and is quite good value, considering today’s prices. Note that recent editions of the Collins-Robert
contain a supplement devoted to specific language functions (eg letter writing, essay work, etc). This dictionary would be an excellent investment for the future, as well as a valuable tool in your
current programme of study.

If your budget does not extend that far, other possibilities exist. There are plenty of middle-of-the-range dictionaries which would be satisfactory for most purposes (although more complex questions are always better solved by the larger dictionaries). The Collins-Robert dictionary mentioned above has a concise version which is also very good, and more moderately priced, or a paperback version. Langenscheidt also publishes a good French-English dictionary in the mid range. The best idea is to shop around and see what is readily available to match your budget (Unibooks, Angus & Robertson, etc.). The important thing is to avoid buying one of those small pocket style dictionaries, which are of very limited use.

(ii) Grammar
Your textbook provides a good account of the various grammar points to be covered, along with many useful exercises for putting this material into practice. This is sufficient in itself for the course. If you have the time and inclination to do further practice, there are plenty of grammar books in the library, a number of which contain exercises. One text which you may find useful is the French Grammar published in the Schaum Outline series. It contains explanations of the various grammar points in English and follows these up with practice exercises (the answers are in the back). Also of potential use, if you are one of those people who struggle with grammatical terminology, is the book by Jacqueline Morton, English Grammar for Students of French (several copies usually available in the bookshop, also available in the Barr Smith Library). The definitive word on grammar is always to be found in Le Bon usage (by Grevisse), of which the BSL has copies.

Online Learning

The following will be posted on MyUni on a regular basis:
- powerpoints for the grammar class
- powerpoints for the culture lecture
- vocabulary lists for the language laboratory tests
- fair copies of all assignments and tests
- past exam papers and corrigés (uploaded at the end of the semester)

Learning & Teaching Modes

There are 5 weekly classes (all 1 hour) in French ISA, as follows:
- 1 x grammar class
- 1 x language laboratory
- 1 x written expression/grammar tutorial
- 1 x oral expression tutorial
- 1 x culture lecture

Workload

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

5 hours of classes per week	60 hours per semester
4 hours preparation/follow up per week	48 hours per semester
4 hours reading per week	48 hours per semester
TOTAL WORKLOAD	156 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

Weekly class exercises on grammar (1-2 weeks spent on each chapter of the textbook).
Pronunciation and listening exercises in the laboratory.
Discussion of set texts and topical issues in the conversation class.
Lectures on the set texts/topics in the Culture Lecture.

For the detailed work schedule, see the Course Booklet (available on MyUni to enrolled students).

Specific Course Requirements

Hurdle requirements
Students who do not meet the following requirements will be awarded a grade of Fail for the course:
- completion of all assessment tasks worth 8% or more;
- a minimum of 40% in the final examination.

Small Group Discovery Experience

The preparation of an oral exposé on an aspect of the Culture topic will require students to conduct research, working in pairs.

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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 will include: tests, oral exposés, essays, other written assignments.

Assessment Related Requirements

The guidelines relating to presentation, submission and assessment of work are as follows:

1. Presentation of Work
All work handed in during the year should be clearly labelled with the student’s name and class and also with the name of the staff member for whom it is intended. It should be written on alternate lines (double spaced and in a font no less than 12 point, if typed), for greater clarity and to allow ample room for correction. For essay work, attention should be given to the correct setting out of
quotations and bibliographical material.

2. Deadlines
In all language courses, assignments are a regular part of the learning process. For this reason, language assignments must be submitted on a regular basis, by noon on the date indicated in each case (a penalty of 5% per working day late will be applied and no mark can be given once the particular assignment has been returned and discussed in class). However, any student experiencing difficulties (due to documentated cases of health problems or personal hardship) should contact the Course Coordinator. The onus is on the student, however, to make such an approach—before the due date.

The same rules apply to work submitted for cultural studies work. Essays handed in after the due date will have the same penalties deducted and will not be marked at all if they are over one week late, unless an extension has been granted.

Extensions will only be granted on medical grounds (medical certificate required) or in documented cases of hardship. Extensions must be requested from the lecturer in advance of the due date.

Assessment Detail

See the Course Booklet for a detailed presentation of the assessment procedures for French ISA.

Submission

Students must hand in assignments to the Humanities School Office (Level 7, Napier Building).

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.

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