COURSE:  FRENCH CONTINUERS

Leader of Learning:  Mrs. M. Campey

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

PRE-REQUISITES:  School Certificate French or equivalent knowledge is assumed.

EXCLUSIONS:  French Beginners

Course Description:

In French Continuers we build on the vocabulary and grammar covered in Years 9 and 10. It builds on what was studied and takes it to the next level.

The Year 11 and HSC Courses have as their organisational focuses the themes and associated topics listed below. Students’ skills in, and knowledge of, French will be developed through tasks associated with a range of texts and text types, which reflect the themes and topics. Students will also gain an insight into the culture and language of French-speaking communities through the study of a range of texts.

French is spoken in more than 40 countries, including some of Australia’s closest neighbours and is also the most widely taught second language in the world after English. French can be a very useful asset in fields such as science, commerce, hospitality and travel.

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.

Main Topics Covered:

Themes:

• The Individual

• The French-Speaking Communities

• The Changing World

Students’ language skills are developed through tasks such as:

• Conversation

• Responding to an Aural Stimulus

• Responding to a Variety of Written Material

• Writing for a Variety of Purposes

• Studying the culture of French-speaking communities through texts