FRNCH131-23B (HAM)

French for Beginners

15 Points

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences
School of Arts Office
French

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Convenor(s)

Nathalie Philippe

Nathalie Philippe
9345
HI.3.03
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nathalie.philippe@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

William Jennings

William Jennings
9333
I.3.03D
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william.jennings@waikato.ac.nz

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Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

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What this paper is about

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This paper introduces you to key elements of French language and culture. It assumes you have no previous experience of French.
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How this paper will be taught

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This paper has two two-hour lectures per week. Please see lecturer if you have a timetable clash.
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Required Readings

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We will work in class on a daily basis with Deux Mondes (8th edition) by Terrell et al. Do buy the book WITH the Connect book key. A good French-English dictionary (Collins-Robert or Oxford-Hachette for example) is also strongly recommended. The Library has many useful grammars and dictionaries as well as other works about French culture and history.

This paper has an online component which you will be able to access through the Connect book key sold with the Deux Mondes book. Additional information on how to access the Connect website will be posted on the Moodle page for this paper.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Have acquired the basics in all four key ares of language use--listening, reading, speaking and writing
    Linked to the following assessments:
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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This paper is internally assessed.

Regular attendance is strongly advised and will result in a better outcome.

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Three Online Assignments (OA1, OA2, OA3)
15
2. Three Online Tests (OT1, OT2, OT3)
15
3. Three In-Class Tests (ICT1, ICT2, ICT3)
30
4. Final & Listening Tests
25
5. Oral Test
5
6. Attendance and Participation
10
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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