French Beginners

COURSE: FRENCH BEGINNERS

Leader of Learning: Mrs Maureen Campey

2 units for each of Year 11 and HSC / Board Developed Course

EXCLUSIONS:  French - Continuers.  Strict eligibility rules apply to the study of this subject.  Check with your teacher or the ACE Manual.

Course Description

In the words of Nelson Mandela: “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.”

This subject works well for students who enjoyed Year 8 French.  You can do this subject if you have done no French at all or only completed one year of French. We assume that you have no previous knowledge and start from the basics.   Over the two years, we will build up a sound knowledge of French language and culture. The knowledge gained would allow you to travel to French speaking countries and interact with French speakers, thus allowing you a much richer experience as a traveller overseas. 

In today’s world, speaking one language is not enough. Students who speak several languages will increase their chances of finding a job, whether at home or abroad. Learning another language enriches the mind and opens up new horizons, both personal and professional. After English and German, French is the third most widely used language on the Internet, ahead of Spanish. An ability to understand French offers an alternative view of the world through communication with French speakers from all over the world and news from the leading French-language international media. The ability to speak French and English is an advantage on the international job market. A knowledge of French opens the doors of French companies in France and other French-speaking parts of the world. As one of the world’s largest economies and a leading destination for foreign investment, France is a key economic partner.

In the Year 11 Course, students will begin to develop their knowledge and understanding of French. During this course, students must acquire some knowledge of the French language as a system, through topics such as Social Interaction and Personal Identification, and through the integrated use of the four skills:  Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. In the HSC Course, students will continue to develop their knowledge and understanding of French through the four skills:  Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.  All topics listed in the syllabus must be studied for the HSC.  Topics previously studied during the Year 11 Course will be studied in greater depth for the HSC Course.

Course Content

French Beginners Year 11 & HSC Course

• The Personal World & The French-speaking Communities:

• Family life, home and neighbourhood

• People, places and communities

• Education and work

• Friends, recreation and pastimes

• Holidays, travel and tourism

• Future plans and aspirations

Particular Course Requirements

Strict eligibility rules apply to the study of this course. Students must check with the Leader of Languages and the Leader of Curriculum prior to enrolling in this course.

Exclusions

French Continuers

Elective Fees

There are no set elective fees for this course. Other costs may arise throughout the course.