French Language 2A
Undergraduate
UNE-FREN201 2025Course information for 2025 intake View information for 2024 course intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 16 Feb 2025
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Price from
- $2,220
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
French Language 2A
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- demonstrate increasing autonomy in reading and writing skills in French;
- utilise intermediate structures and functions of the French language, in particular grammatical structures;
- demonstrate proficiency in selected French writing methodologies;
- apply extended knowledge of French cultural norms and society; and
- use developed cognitive skills to analyse and synthesise information in written communication.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
When you learn French you are learning more than just a language. It opens a window to a whole new world of culture. French also enhances your career options as it is one of the world’s most used languages. Extend your knowledge of French language with this subject which follows on from French 101 and French 102. (This subject is also an entry point if you have studied French at HSC level and achieved 70%+ or those with equivalent prior knowledge). FREN201 will focus on consolidation of grammar and development of communication skills, particularly reading and writing, at an intermediate level. Greatly expanding your vocabulary, you will increase your ability to read and write in French on a number of topics and enhance your appreciation of French and Francophone culture. Pursue your goal of becoming a confident communicator in a second language and future proof your career in a global economy where over 275 million people speak French.
Assessment 1 Grammar quizzes (online): 800 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 2;
Assessment 2 Written exercise 1: 1000 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5;
Assessment 3 Written exercise 2: 1000 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5;
Assessment 4 Take Home Exam: 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5;
Open-book, timed examination to be completed in Moodle. It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass the subject.- Grammar Quizzes (online) (15%)
- Written exercise 1 (20%)
- Written exercise 2 (20%)
- Take Home Exam - 2 hrs 30 mins (45%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- UNE-MDL-DIP-2025 - Diploma in Modern Languages
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:
Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).
Others
Candidature in the Diploma in Modern Languages.
To enrol in this subject you will need to pass the Prerequisite/s. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not pass the prerequisite subject/s.
First language (French) speakers may not enrol in French language units except when required for (school) teaching accreditation in Australian states and territories.
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Undergraduate
UNE-MDL-DIP