Year
2017
Units
9
Contact
1 x 2-hour lecture weekly
1 x 1-hour tutorial weekly
Prerequisites
1 Admission into GCLT-Graduate Certificate in Language Teaching
1a Admission into GDPLT-Graduate Diploma in Language Teaching
2 FREN8001 - French 1, Part 1 for Teachers
2a FREN8101 - French 1 Part 1 for Teachers
2b FREN8101A - French 1 Part 1 for Teachers
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a) and (2 or 2a or 2b))
Enrolment not permitted
1 of FREN8102, FREN8102A, FREN8102B has been successfully completed
Assumed knowledge
Basic to intermediate French language
Topic description
This topic provides students with an introduction to the French language through the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, and to contemporary French society beyond what has already been acquired in previous topics. Students will complete the basic structures of the language using authentic texts (aural and visual) to develop their skills and communicate in real-life situations.

Please contact topic coordinator for contact details.
Educational aims
This topic aims to:

  • give students an intense introduction to the sounds, structures and vocabulary of modern standard French

  • expose students to further social and cultural aspects of the French speaking world

  • develop students' writing skills on everyday topics

  • develop further students' language learning skills and strategies
Expected learning outcomes
On completing this topic, students will be able to:

  • actively read, write, and speak using simple French, with few grammatical or lexical errors

  • demonstrate an understanding of the everyday social and cultural norms and customs of French speaking people

  • demonstrate an awareness of language learning skills and strategies