This course aims to enhance students' proficiency in all aspects of French language learning, from comprehension and speaking to writing and reading. To achieve this, students will delve into modern French grammar and vocabulary while also exploring language learning strategies through training and reflection. Furthermore, the course seeks to engage students in examining current topics within Francophone communities and provide them with a deeper understanding of these issues through the exploration of literature, film, and culture. Students will also have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of intercultural communication.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- communicate in French with reasonable fluency, orally and in writing, in less controlled situations;
- demonstrate the capacity to critically analyse diverse written and audiovisual texts and their social and cultural contexts;
- express opinions or arguments relating to contemporary issues in Francophone-speaking societies, and communicate their views using appropriate discursive and argumentative registers; and
- demonstrate broad expertise in critical thinking in understanding, synthesizing, and interpreting increasingly complex or abstract cultural topics.
Indicative Assessment
- 1 oral presentation: 10 minutes (20) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- 1 end-of-semester essay (800 words) (20) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- 2 in-class tests: 50 minutes, 20% each (40) [LO 1,2,3]
- Homework assignments: (300-400 words) (10) [LO 1,2,3]
- Participation (10) [LO 1,2,3,4]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time comprising:
a) 42 hours of contact over 12 weeks, including peer-to-peer and tutorial activities; and
b) 88 hours of individual and group work: 6.5 hours of study per week.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
N/A Minor Amendments Only
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3563 | 23 Feb 2026 | 02 Mar 2026 | 31 Mar 2026 | 29 May 2026 | In Person | N/A |