116-133 French I: Language B

116-131 French I: Language A or equivalent.

This subject involves written and oral exercises and activities designed to consolidate and develop the linguistic and communicative skills gained in first semester, further enhancing both fluency and accuracy. These will include discussions on topics of social, cultural and political significance. Aural comprehension activities will further develop listening accuracy, and will also involve authentic audio-visual materials including films, songs, news reports and other media. Written work will include grammar exercises involving more sophisticated structures, analysis of more complex authentic texts, and compositions demonstrating enhanced argumentative skills. By broadening the range of genres and styles studied, students should continue to improve their reading comprehension and to build on skills in critical analysis acquired in first semester.

• 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 written communication skills: through assignment preparation and writing;

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

In semester class exercises 50%, a 500 word assignment 30% (due in semester) and an end of semester exam 20%.

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