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For more information about French, contact Mrs Dunston - Leader of Learning: Languages
cdunston@parra.catholic.edu.au
STAGE 5 FRENCH ELECTIVE COURSE VIDEO.movCOURSE OUTLINE...
COURSE OUTLINE...
The study of French allows students to acquire effective communication skills as well as to reflect on and understand the nature and role of language and culture in their own lives and the lives of others.
The elective course centres around teaching students everyday language and a real life skill. Throughout the course, students develop an understanding about the role of language and culture in communication. Their reflections on language use and language learning are applied in other learning contexts.
Learning languages broadens students’ horizons about the personal, social, cultural and employment opportunities that are available in an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world. The interdependence of countries and communities requires people to negotiate experiences and meanings across languages and cultures. A bilingual or plurilingual capability is the norm in most parts of the world.
Learning languages:
contributes to the strengthening of the community’s social, economic and international development capabilities
extends literacy repertoires and the capacity to communicate; strengthens understanding of the nature of language, of culture, and of the processes of communication
develops intercultural capability, including understanding of and respect for diversity and difference, and an openness to different experiences and perspectives
develops understanding of how culture shapes and extends learners’ understanding of themselves, their own heritage, values, beliefs, culture and identity
strengthens intellectual, analytical and reflective capabilities, and enhances creative and critical thinking.
Topics Studied
Topics Studied
In Stage 5, French students will deepen the knowledge they have acquired through their study of French in Year 8. They will learn everyday language through a variety of topics, sub-topics and grammatical concepts to be able to communicate effectively in French.
Students will use language for communicative purposes by:
interacting – exchanging information, ideas and opinions, and socialising, planning and negotiating
accessing and responding – obtaining, processing and responding to information through a range of spoken, written, digital and/or multimodal texts
composing – creating spoken, written, bilingual, digital and/or multimodal texts.
Students will analyse and understand language and culture by:
systems of language – understanding the language system including sound, writing, grammar and text structure; and how language changes over time and place
the role of language and culture – understanding and reflecting on the role of language and culture in the exchange of meaning, and considering how interaction shapes communication and identity.
YEAR 9:
Unit 1: Travelling in the French-Speaking World
Unit 2: School Life
Unit 3: At Work
Unit 4: Special Occasions
Unit 5: Young People’s Lives
Unit 6: Hobbies and Leisure
YEAR 10:
Unit 1: Arts, Music & Culture
Unit 2: Health
Unit 3: The Environment
Unit 4: Family & Friends
Unit 5: Future Plans
Unit 6: Holidays
Unit 7: Celebrations
Required Materials
Required Materials
The French Elective course requires students to be motivated, enthusiastic independent learners, with a real interest for Languages. Students will develop their skills through 4 macro skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening.
There is no required textbook, we use a wide variety of online resources, such as the excellent Education Perfect or Linguascope for example, to learn and practise the language and to strengthen students' skills. We also use other resources such as French books and magazines.
FAQ's
FAQ's
Why should I pick French as one of my elective subjects?
If you are someone who sees the immense value of learning another language, who wants to learn a skill that you can reuse beyond the HSC, who has a real interest in learning a language, and who would like to study a subject that can open doors for you, look no further!
French is spoken in 29 countries and on multiple continents. It's the second most useful language in the world of business, it develops your communication skills, which are essential to lead a successful professional and personal life.
French is the fastest growing language in the world and studies predict it will become the second most spoken language in the world by 2050.
Open your world, open your opportunity!
What can French lead to career-wise?
The study of French provides students with knowledge, understanding and skills that form a highly valuable foundation for a range of courses at University, Tafe and other tertiary institutions. Learning French is also very useful when you get employment in the hotel industry, fashion, the visual arts, and theatre across anywhere in the world as French is the most spoken language in these sectors. Speaking French is a skill in demand in many careers such as banking and finance, tourism, international trade, journalism and diplomacy, for example. Please see the attached link for more information.
I have more questions - who can I ask?
Please talk with or email our French Leader of Learning Madame Dunston: cdunston@parra.catholic.edu.au
Pathway to Stage 6 Courses...
Pathway to Stage 6 Courses...
To study a continuers language course Students are learning the language as a second (or additional) language. Students typically have studied the language for 200–400 hours at the commencement of Stage 6. This would mean anyone who has done an elective study in the course should take the continuers course.
The following link explains NESA's rules:
NSW SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES: https://nswschoollang.schools.nsw.gov.au/
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