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French Language and Culture 2B - FREN2102
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Languages and Linguistics
 
 
Course Outline: School of Languages and Linguistic Course Outlines
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 5
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: FREN2101 or FREN2003
 
 
Excluded: FREN2004
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Extension of the skills gained in FREN2101 with special emphasis on the study of syntax and an introduction to literary text analysis. There is also further study of French culture.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students should be able to:
  • Communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters pertinent to own everyday commerce and recreation
  • Describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment and matters, as well as opinions and feelings, likes and dislikes, in areas pertinent to own everyday commerce and recreation
  • Understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of immediate relevance pertinent to own everyday commerce and recreation
  • Gain an understanding of specific contemporary aspects of French/Francophone societies
  • Provide evidence of basic understanding and appreciation of short and simple literary extracts with the help of a reading guide
  • Use a French word processor in written communication.

Assessment

  • Assignments - 20%
  • Class tests (mid-semester) - 20%
  • Class tests (end of semester) - 40%
  • Participation - 20%

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