FRENCH 204 : Intermediate French Language 2
Arts
2021 Semester Two (1215) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
French 204 is a higher-intermediate course suitable for confident speakers and writers, in which more sophisticated language features are introduced and used through the study of relevant topics related to the French-speaking world. Using the French textbook Alter Ego+3, authentic cultural documents and media sources, students will engage with modern-day French culture, debates and issues. Language forms will be integrated in the covering of a wide range of personal and professional situations. Classroom interactions will be exclusively in French and encourage debate, discussions and exchanges. French 204 has 4 hours of on-campus teaching, supplemented by online resources and assignments.
Course Requirements
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
| Capability 5: | Independence and Integrity |
| Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Communicate in French. Develop linguistic skills (speaking, listening, writing and reading) via engagement with the specific content set out in the course overview and weekly planner. The level of language proficiency attained by students passing French 204 corresponds to the strong B1 level according to the European framework (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 4.1 and 4.3)
- Deepen their knowledge and understanding of French culture and society (Capability 1.1, 1.2 and 4.1)
- Engage, in French, with environmental issues of local and global importance (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 and 6.3)
- Work actively together with classmates in discussions and collaborative learning (Capability 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3)
- Evaluate and reflect honestly on one's own learning, choose and commit to best strategies, identify deficiencies and remedial work necessary to consolidate and improve learning (Capability 3.1, 3.2, 5.1, 5.2 and 6.3)
- Relate course content to one's personal and social situation (Capability 1.2, 1.3 and 6.3)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments: written and online | 30% | Individual Coursework |
| Oral classwork and performance: | 10% | Individual Coursework |
| Tests | 40% | Individual Test |
| Final Oral Test | 10% | Group & Individual Test |
| Video Presentation | 10% | Group & Individual Coursework |
| 5 types | 100% |
Tests and Final oral test are compulsory assessments
Module
Workload Expectations
As per any 15 pt undergraduate course, we expect students to devote to it approximately 140-150 hours of work in total, i.e. 10-12 hours a week over 13 weeks (semester and study break) including revision.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance is required at scheduled activities including tutorials to complete and receive credit for components of the course.
Some learning activities will be available as recordings.
Attendance on campus is required for the test.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.
Learning Resources
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Digital Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Well-being always comes first
We all go through tough times during the semester, or see our friends struggling. There is lots of help out there - for more information,
look at this Canvas page https://canvas.auckland.ac.nz/courses/33894,
which has links to various support services in the University and the wider community.
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.