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School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
This course offers an introductory study of the language, giving grounding in basic communication skills, vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar sufficient to become functional at an elementary level, both in written and spoken French (e.g. learning tenses necessary to operate in the past, present and future). It introduces the reading of authentic short texts and provides listening practice to enable students to deal with everyday situations as well as to develop knowledge and understanding of French and francophone cultures and societies.
Two in-class tests (written and listening comprehension, 35 minutes and 50 minutes): 15% and 25% each
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
In-class pronunciation test (one page of material tested)
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Composition (200 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
In-class oral test (three pages of material tested)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
In-class and online participation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 48 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 4 hours of class per week, and b) 82 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Information will be posted on Wattle prior to the course commencement.