Course syllabus

SEMESTER 2, 2017
French 204 - Intermediate French Language 2

 Course Coordinator 

Tracy Adams - t.adams@auckland.ac.nz

Course delivery format

4 hours of class

(Timetable and room details can be viewed on Student Services Online)

Summary of Course Description              

Topic-based oral and written expression, aural and written comprehension in French, covering a wide range of personal and professional situations. This course is designed for students with 24 credits in Level 3 NCEA French, or who have passed FRENCH 113 or 203. Particularly advanced students may be considered for direct entry into FRENCH 304.

Course outcomes

By the end of the course, students must demonstrate a competent working knowledge of language topics set out in the syllabus. Students must be confident in applying this knowledge to the four skills areas of reading, listening, speaking and writing.

Prescribed Texts:

 Students are required to have a copy of the Alter Ego 3 textbook. The text may be obtained from the University Book Shop.

Workload:

The University of Auckland's expectation on 15-point courses, is that students spend 10 hours per week on the course. Students manage their academic workload and other commitments accordingly. Students attend two hours of lectures each week and participate in a one-hour tutorial from week 2 of semester. This leaves seven hours per week outside the classroom to prepare for tutorials, assignments and the exam.

COURSE ASSESSMENT:

• Essay assignments :                                                                 3 x10% = 30%
• In-class tests:                                                                         3 x 15% = 45%          
• Oral work (oral participation and exposé) :                                    20% + 5% = 25%          
• NO FINAL EXAM

Deadlines and submission of coursework:

Deadlines for coursework are non-negotiable. In extreme circumstances, such as illness, you may seek an extension but you will be required to provide a doctor's certificate before the assignment is due. All late assignments without a pre-approved extension will be penalised one mark per day late.