French Beginners

COURSE: FRENCH BEGINNERS

Leader of Learning:  Mrs. M. 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 Board’s ACE Manual.

This is a great course to do if you really enjoyed French in Year 8. We assume that you have no previous knowledge and start from the basics. Over the two years, we build up a sound knowledge of French language and culture.

In today’s world, speaking one foreign 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.

Course Description:

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.

Main Topics Covered:

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