116-038 Post-beginners French IIIB

116-037 Post-beginners French IIIA or equivalent.

This subject builds upon the linguistic abilities developed in 116-037 Post-beginners French IIIA. It aims at consolidating and expanding the four major language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) by intensive practical training. This is achieved through a variety of activities, in particular group discussions, formal study of grammar, discourse forms and vocabulary, creative and factual writing, reading, listening to and watching authentic recorded documents. The materials used will broaden students' knowledge of French and Francophone high and popular cultures.

• research: through frequent and systematic use of library and other information sources, the definition of areas of inquiry and familiarisation with research methods;

• critical thinking and analysis: through required and recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by assessing the strength of arguments;

• communicating knowledge intelligibly and economically: through essay and assignment writing, tutorial discussion and class presentations;

• written communication: through essay and assignment preparation and writing;

• time management and planning: through managing and organising workloads for required and recommended reading, essay and assignment completion and revision for examinations;

• attention to detail: through close reading and textual analysis, essay preparation and writing, and examination revision.

Written work totalling 2,000 words 60% (due during semester), a 10-minute oral test 20% (at end of semester) and a 50-minute listening comprehension test 20% (including writing time, due during semester).

• J Ollivier, Grammaire française. (2nd ed) Holt, Rinehart & Winston Montreal 1992.
• Livret de l'étudiant. prepared by the School.