James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022

FR1001 - Foundation French 1

Students who have a SA in Senior French are not permitted to enrol in this subject.

Subject Description

This subject assumes no prior knowledge of the language and is therefore intended for students who are beginners or near-beginners in the language. This course is suitable for any student wishing to obtain some second language skills for a future career, as well as for those who are starting a degree in languages. The aim of this course is to achieve a level of proficiency in reading, speaking, listening and writing basic French. The course is taught using a range of authentic resources, with a particular focus on the Francophone countries located to the East of Australia, as well as the Contacts textbook by Valette & Valette.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate reading skills in French at an elementary level (A1 CEFR)
• demonstrate speaking skills in French at an elementary level (A1 CEFR)
• demonstrate listening skills in French at an elementary level (A1 CEFR)
• state some knowledge and fact in relation to the Francophone world in the Pacific
• demonstrate writing skills in French at an elementary level (A1 CEFR)

Subject Assessment

• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (30%) - Individual
• Participation > Class participation - (20%) - Individual
• Written > Reflection/reflective task 1 - (10%) - Individual
• Oral > Interview - (40%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

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