116-131 French I: Language A

VCE French or equivalent.

This subject involves written and oral exercises designed to consolidate Year 12 linguistic skills, enhancing both fluency and accuracy. These will include discussions on topics of social, cultural and political significance. Aural comprehension activities will develop listening accuracy, and will involve authentic audio visual materials including films, songs, news reports and other media. Written work will include grammar revision and application via exercises and composition, as well as analysis of authentic texts. Reading skills are enhanced by studying a range of genres and styles. Students should improve their reading comprehension and begin to develop skills in critical analysis.

• develop an understanding of social, political, historical and cultural contexts and awareness/openness to the world: through the contextualisation of judgements and knowledge and being introduced to new aspects of French culture.

• develop their written communication: through assignment preparation and writing;

• develop skills in public speaking and confidence in self-expression: through tutorial participation and class presentations.

In-semester class exercises 50%, a 500-word assignment 30% (due during semester) and an end of semester exam 20% (during the examination period).

• Livret de l'étudiant. prepared by the School.
• J Ollivier & M Beaudoin, Grammaire française. (3rd ed) Thomson Nelson, 2004.