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School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
This course aims to continue developing students' communicative competence in French and enhancing their capacity to critically reflect on francophone cultures and societies at the advanced level. Drawing on a variety of authentic texts, including fiction, non-fiction and audio-visual materials from the 19th century to the present day, the course covers topics in advanced French grammar and expression in context. Through study of these texts and the varying cultural and historical frameworks with which they are in dialogue, we will develop your critical reading skills, deepen your knowledge of French grammar and refine your written and oral expression. The course centres on interactive language development tasks, such as pair and group work, and includes the study of longer and more complex texts, oral development work, and listening comprehension exercises. Through these exercises you will expand your knowledge of the wider francophone world, past and present.
Oral exam (7-10 minutes)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 5
In-class written assignment (800 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Two in-class grammar tests (1.5 hours x2)
Learning outcomes 2, 5
Peer-to-peer writing workshop (1000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Participation and preparation/ Independent learning journal)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 42 hours of class time per semester, and b) 88 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
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