French Language 2B
UndergraduateUNE-FREN2022025
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 23 June 2025
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
French Language 2B
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- demonstrate increasing autonomy in listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in French;
- utilise intermediate structures and functions of the French language, in particular grammatical structures;
- communicate with increasing autonomy in French at an intermediate level with some depth on selected topics;
- apply extended knowledge of French cultural norms and society; and
- use developed cognitive skills to analyse and synthesise information when communicating at an intermediate level.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
Building upon FREN201, FREN202 will further enhance your confidence in your French speaking skills. In this subject, you will develop your conversational skills on a number of topics about French and Francophone culture. You will progress to a point where your French communication skills will equip you for advanced level study of the language and its film and literature. Pursue your goal of becoming a confident communicator in a second language and future proof your career in a global economy where over 275 million people speak French.
Assessment 1 Grammar and vocabulary assessment: 800 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcome 2;
Assessment 2 Written language exercises: 1000 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 2-5;
Assessment 3 Podcast (online): 2000 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5;
Assessment 4 Oral Assignment: 1500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5.- Grammar and vocabulary quizzes. 800 words (equivalent) (15%)
- Podcast script: 1000 words (equivalent) (20%)
- Podcast. 2000 words (equivalent) (35%)
- Live discussion. 1500 words (equivalent) To take place via an online platform. (30%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- UNE-MDL-DIP-2025 - Diploma in Modern Languages
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:
Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).
Others
Candidature in the Diploma in Modern Languages.
To enrol in this subject you will need to pass the Prerequisite/s. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not pass the prerequisite subject/s.
First language (French) speakers may not enrol in French language units except when required for (school) teaching accreditation in Australian states and territories.
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - All students must have a PC or Mac capable of playing and recording audio. Oral assignments must be submitted online as an mp3 recording (instructions on how to do this will be provided). Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateUNE-MDL-DIP