Dr Barbara Hanna
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2026 (23/02/2026 - 20/06/2026)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Languages & Cultures School
This course builds on the intermediate French skills which students already possess, to equip them for further study of the language and for contact with French-speakers brought about by 21st century internationalization and mobility: the course aims to produce competent, reflective intercultural operators with linguistic and cultural skills relevant to successful functioning in French-speaking contexts. Most students in FREN2112 are currently experiencing a form of cultural adaptation, as they negotiate their transition to University, and we build on that experience in our reflections on intercultural encounters.
Welcome to University French at post-secondary level! We look forward to working with you as you continue to develop as French students, speakers and specialists, who can use the language to reach social, academic and professional goals.
How does this course contribute to that development? By positioning you as a user of French already able to carry out meaningful tasks in the language, and who, through those tasks, learns to expand your repertoire of what you can do in terms of speaking, reading, writing and thinking in French. Positioning you in this way (a plurilingual speaker in a multilingual world) reflects the alignment of this course with many of the principles of the Common European Frame of Reference for Languages. Our course is structured by a progression through targeted tasks at the high B1 to B2 level, allowing you to explain, advise, analyse and present - and make friends at a French university.
Specifically, you work to develop French language skills allowing you to act as an intercultural agent, who can explain, give advice about, analyse and present on cultural difference. To do that, you participate in a collaborative project with students who are learning English at the Université de Grenoble (France). For half of the semester you work with them to create multimedia guides for the use of future Study Abroad participants.
The focus on life as a student, approached through authentic texts, equips course participants
- to reflect on your transition to University level study of French.
- for interaction with French-speaking students in your local context and overseas
- for your own possible future experiences as students in French-speaking universities
- to appreciate the educational background of French speakers you may meet in internationalized professional settings.
- to become life-long learners of French, able to deal with authentic texts both in terms of their original purpose and as examples of language-in-use.ﾠ
Course requirements
Assumed background
Language Course Advisor - to be used by all students: To make sure that you are enrolled in the appropriate course, please fill in the Language Course Advisor questionnaire: ﾠhttps://courseplacements.languages-cultures.uq.edu.au/ﾠ. You will either receive an automatic message advising you of the appropriate course, or the system will initiate an exchange of messages with French staff regarding your level.
Assumed background: The Language Course Advisor will apply the following guidelines.
- Students enrolling in FREN2112 ﾠshould have successfully completed Senior secondary French in the previous two years, with a grade of B / HA or A/ VHA (or equivalent).
- Students who received a grade of C / S forﾠSenior French and can produce documentation to verify this may, if they wish, enrol in the intermediate course FREN2010 with the permission of the French Majors Convenor, Dr Barbara Hanna (b.hanna@uq.edu.au).
- Students who have completed an immersion programme plus extension Frenchﾠor have spent six months or more in a French-speaking country or are from a French-speaking backgroundﾠshould use the Course Advisor site to see if FREN3114 would be a more suitable starting point: they will be asked for details of their background and will be contacted by a member of the French team.
Please note that correct enrolment in this course is a hurdle requirement: if you are incorrectly enrolled in this course (you haven't responded to the placement questionnaire or you were placed in a higher course) you cannot receive a grade higher than a 3 (fail).ﾠ
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
Queensland Year 12 French or Course Coordinator approval
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
FREN2010, FREN3111, FREN3112
Course staff
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Tutorial hours: This course has four tutorial hours, presented in two blocks of two hours. If the timetabled hours don't fit with those of your other courses, please email the course co-ordinator. In exceptional circumstances and with permission, it may be possible to take a different course at the same level.ﾠ
Semester structure: This course follows the University of Queensland semester for all students. If you are a cross-institutional student, please check the UQ exam period dates, which might not coincide with those at your home university.ﾠ
Public holidays: Alternative arrangements for affected students will be announced through the course website.
Class allocation: In order to optimise the student experience, it may be necessary to reallocate students to a different class from their first choice. Before this happens, every effort will be made to enable students to voluntarily change into an alternative class that is suitable. Please note: Teaching staff do not have access to the timetabling system to help with class allocation. Therefore, should you need help with your timetable and/or allocation of classes, please ensure you email hass.mytimetable@uq.edu.au from your UQ student email account with the following details:
- Full name,
- Student ID, and
- the Course Code
Additional information and support can be found here .
Aims and outcomes
This unit aims to enhance your skills required for intercultural communication, with particular reference to French-speaking university contexts. This means working on:ﾠ
- awareness of communicative strategies, including those for negotiating understanding and misunderstanding
- knowledge about other people's cultural practices and our own, and how to talk about this knowledge
- the ability to notice relevant features of authentic examples of language-in-use and to use them to advance your learning
- the ability to use French appropriately at B2 level on the CEFR
To achieve these aims we you will analyse texts presenting the experiences of French speakers adjusting to different cultures, including university cultures, and we will also reflect, in French, on your own inter- and intra- cultural experiences (including that of adjusting to university). You will work with French speakers in France on a group project explaining Australian/ French university culture to future study abroad participants.
Students who complete this unit successfully should have levels of proficiency corresponding to the Council of Europe’s description of the Independent User, at B2 on that scale. The self-assessment grid for French can be accessed at the Council of Europe’s Language Portfolio site:
- http://www.coe.int/en/web/portfolio (site)
- https://rm.coe.int/168045bb57ﾠ(self-assessment grid for French)
This proficiency scale is widely accepted internationally and can be used to present your linguistic abilities to potential future employers. For more information on the CEFR, including ex
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Perform designated cultural practices through the reuse of linguistic and non-verbal behaviour studied in the course (including rules of pragmatics, register, textual organisation, grammar and pronunciation).
LO2.
Deploy appropriate strategies for intercultural communication in French, including those used to demonstrate respect for, to explain and to give advice in relation to sub/cultural differences and specificities (including Australian indigenous cultures).
LO3.
Demonstrate the ability to analyse texts and interactions for what they say, explicitly and implicitly, about cultural difference.
LO4.
Demonstrate the ability to present the results of that analysis respectfully and in line with appropriate standards of academic integrity.
LO5.
Demonstrate successful use of technology for communication, including in French.
LO6.
Demonstrate collaborative skills through the production of artefacts with peers.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Course placement
|
Hurdle |
27/02/2026 5:00 pm
Students are encouraged to complete the placement questionnaire as early as possible, to be sure they are in the correct course at the start of semester. Students who are not able to meet the due date (due to late enrolment) must contact the Course Coordinator as soon as possible to ensure they comply with this requirement. |
| Examination |
In-class exam: Compréhension écrite + mél formel
|
25% |
31/03/2026
This WEEK 6 in-class examination is held during the second of the weekly classes, starting at 2pm. You will have 5 minutes to arrive, set up, and log on to the website. The exam then runs for 95 minutes (90 minutes + 5 minutes planning time). You can start to work during planning time. If you do not arrive on time, you will not have the full 95 minutes. Approved exam adjustments: If you have approved exam adjustments (for example, additional time, rest-breaks) you will need to request that these be applied to the exam, so that the information is provided to the course co-ordinator. Please apply as early as possible so that necessary arrangements can be put in place. Depending on your adjustments, it may not be possible for you take the examination at exactly the same time as the other students - you may need to start earlier or later, if you are in a separate sitting. |
| Project |
Multimedia guide : Conseils pour étudiants français en échange en Australie
|
25% |
8/05/2026 5:00 pm
This WEEK 10 date applies to the students enrolled at UQ. Team members from Grenoble have a different calendar. |
| Essay/ Critique, Reflection |
Essay: Analyse et reflection
|
25% |
10/06/2026 5:00 pm
Wednesday, Exam WEEK 1. |
| Presentation, Reflection |
Oral presentation and discussion : Présentation orale
|
25% |
15/06/2026 - 19/06/2026
Exam WEEK 2. The student's assigned timeslot will be considered the due date and time for this assessment. |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Course placement
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- Hurdle
- Due date
27/02/2026 5:00 pm
Students are encouraged to complete the placement questionnaire as early as possible, to be sure they are in the correct course at the start of semester. Students who are not able to meet the due date (due to late enrolment) must contact the Course Coordinator as soon as possible to ensure they comply with this requirement.
Task description
All students should check that FREN2112 is at an appropriate level for them. The only exception to this rule is that of secondary students enrolled through the ESP scheme, who have been interviewed by staff.
Format: Students complete a questionnaire on the Language Course Advisor (see below) about their language learning history, and, if necessary, respond to further questions from staff or provide documentation of their grades (in most cases this will not be required).
Language Course Advisor: https://courseplacements.languages-cultures.uq.edu.au/ You will either receive an automatic message advising you of the appropriate course, or the system will initiate an exchange of messages with French staff regarding your level. Please note, due to a bug in the system, the advisor sometimes will not accept a UQ student email. You may need to use another email address.
Assumed background: The Language Course Advisor applies the following guidelines.
- Students enrolling in FREN2112 have successfully completed standard level Senior secondary French in the previous two years (ie 2024 or 2025), with a grade of HA / B or VHA / A(or equivalent).
- Students who received a grade of S / C for Senior French and can produce documentation to verify this may, if they wish, enrol in the intermediate course FREN2010 with the permission of the French Majors Convenor, Dr Barbara E. Hanna (b.hanna@uq.edu.au).
- Students who have completed an immersion programme plus extension French or have spent six months or more in a French-speaking country or are from a French-speaking background should use the Course Advisor site to see if FREN3114 would be a more suitable starting point: they will be asked for details of their background and will be contacted by a member of the French team.
Use of Generative AI and Machine Translation: This is an unsupervised, individual, online task, and according to UQ rules, use of Generative AI and Machine Translation cannot be banned for such assessment. HOWEVER it is not in your best interest to use generative AI tools. If the work you submit does not reflect your actual language ability, you may be placed in a course that is inappropriate for your level, which could negatively affect your learning and performance. This may also be considered an act of student misconduct under the UQ Student Code of Conduct due to the misrepresentation of your capabilities.
Hurdle requirements
This is a Hurdle Requirement: you need to complete the questionnaire and to be appropriately enrolled to pass the course. A student's work will not be marked until she or he has completed the questionnaire demonstrating that FREN2112 is appropriate. Students who do not complete the questionnaire or who are advised to enrol in a more advanced course but do not adjust their enrolment cannot receive a grade higher than a 3 (fail).ﾠStudents with a 3 are eligible for supplementary assessment. In the case of a 3 which relates to the placement hurdle, the supplementary assessment will be completion of the questionnaire, and if you are then shown to be eligible for the course, your grade will become a 4 (pass). If you are ineligible for the course, your grade will remain a 3.Submission guidelines
https://courseplacements.languages-cultures.uq.edu.au/
Please be aware that some technical issues with the online platform may affect login via a UQ student number. If you encounter this problem, please try using one of your alternative email addresses.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Placement in this course, determined through the completion of this Placement Test, is a hurdle requirement. Students may submit the placement questionnaire late, but no coursework will be marked by staff until the questionnaire is completed.
Late submission
Students may submit the placement questionnaire late, but no coursework will be marked by staff until the questionnaire is completed. Please be aware that late completion of the placement test is not a reason to be allowed to stay in this course if it is not at a suitable level.
In-class exam: Compréhension écrite + mél formel
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
31/03/2026
This WEEK 6 in-class examination is held during the second of the weekly classes, starting at 2pm. You will have 5 minutes to arrive, set up, and log on to the website. The exam then runs for 95 minutes (90 minutes + 5 minutes planning time). You can start to work during planning time. If you do not arrive on time, you will not have the full 95 minutes.
Approved exam adjustments: If you have approved exam adjustments (for example, additional time, rest-breaks) you will need to request that these be applied to the exam, so that the information is provided to the course co-ordinator. Please apply as early as possible so that necessary arrangements can be put in place. Depending on your adjustments, it may not be possible for you take the examination at exactly the same time as the other students - you may need to start earlier or later, if you are in a separate sitting.
Task description
Format: This is an invigilated, timed, exam taken during class in Week 6. You read a two short texts; answer questions to demonstrate your understanding of the meaning of the texts and of the linguistic structures used in them; and write a response (see below). When you open the exam, you have 95 minutes to complete it (90 minutes working time plus 5 minutes of planning/ settling). This online exam is housed on the Inspera platform which provides a secure environment for your work. Further details, including an introduction to Inspera functionality, practice opportunities, and where to go for support, are provided on the course Blackboard site. You will have access to past exams.
CEFR: This exam allows you to demonstrate competence at the B2 level of the CEFR (Common European Frame of Reference) scales for Reading correspondance and Written correspondance. See the course website for the corresponding descriptors.
Topic: You read two texts which present correspondence relating to a situation which might be experienced by an overseas student in a French-speaking country.
- Part (A). 10 points. You answer questions relating to the written texts, which could be True/False, multiple choice or require a short answer in French. These questions will require you to demonstrate understanding of the meaning of the texts and of the linguistic structures you have studied which are used in them.
- Part (B). 15 points. You respond to the passage as indicated in the task instructions, writing a formal email in French which corresponds to the situation and demonstrates your knowledge of course content. The marking rubric is available on the course website.
Length Part B: 250 words +/- 10% (not including the date and addresses). If your message is too short, your mark will be reduced proportionally (e.g. if your message is half the required length, your mark is halved). If your message is much too long (over 300 words) the extra words will not be marked and so your mark may not reflect all the features you have used
Approved exam adjustments: If you have approved exam adjustments (for example, addition time, rest breaks) you need to request that these be applied to the exam, so that the information is provided to the course co-ordinator. Please apply as early as possible so that necessary arrangements can be put in place.
Generative AI and Machine Translation: This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance. A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Exam details
| Planning time | 5 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Open book examination - any written or printed material is permitted; material may be annotated |
| Materials | Any dictionary (French-French or French- the language of your choice; electronic or on paper); verb tables; any of the course materials (notes, Blackboard, textbook). Spellcheck will be activated for the essay question in Inspera. However, the work should be your own: you should not consult with anyone else. |
| Exam platform | Inspera |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
On the Inspera platform (accessed through the course website). The examination will submit automatically after 95 minutes.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Late submission
This is an exam, late submission is not possible.
Multimedia guide : Conseils pour étudiants français en échange en Australie
- Team or group-based
- Online
- Mode
- Oral, Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
- Category
- Project
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
8/05/2026 5:00 pm
This WEEK 10 date applies to the students enrolled at UQ. Team members from Grenoble have a different calendar.
Task description
Task: You work collaboratively in a small group of peers from UQ and from the Université de Grenoble (ideally two students from each institution) to produce a multimedia guide to intercultural adaptation for students, on a specific topic which you choose through negotiation in your group. The Queensland students produce a guide on that topic, in French, for French students planning study in Australia; the Grenoble students produce a guide in English, for Australian students planning study in France. The Guide must include written and audio content and may also include pictures, videos and links to useful sites.
Although the theme is the same, the guides should not be translations of each other, nor correspond exactly, since the information provided will not be the same (see examples on the course website). Through your discussions with your peers, you will determine what some interesting points of difference are, and what your intended audience needs to know. You will also test the guide you are writing on your overseas peers, and refine it following their suggestions (see examples on the course website). Advice for development of the project is provided in class and on the course website.
CEFR: This task allows you to demonstrate competence at the B2 level on the CEFR (Common European Frame of Reference) scales for Written and Spoken Production.
Length: For each team member, your guide should include a minimum of 350 words in written French and 3 minutes in spoken French. No more than one minute can correspond directly to written content (the spoken content cannot simply be a reading of the written content). "Lead writer" means that you have the final responsibility for a section, even though you may have developed the ideas with peers.
Marking criteria: A detailed marking guide is provided on Blackboard, indicating which sections are marked individually and which are marked for the whole team
- genre – successful use of Bookcreator to make a multiple page book with functional links, which is consistent and appropriate in register
- content - adaptation of content to the intended audience; logic, clarity, comprehensibility
- pronunciation of spoken French
- reuse of language studied in FREN2112
Use of generative AI and machine translation: This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance. A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Please note, these criteria and policy on AI and MT apply to students enrolled at UQ, they are not written to apply to the students at Grenoble.
Submission guidelines
Through Bookcreator, as indicated on the course website.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Maximum extension length is 14 days. The limited extension length is necessary to give time for the writing of the final essay and preparation of the oral discussion.
The extension will apply to INDIVIDUAL contributions: the section(s) for which a student is lead writer, the spoken contributions.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
The penalty is 10% of the maximum mark, per block of 24 hours, or part thereof. EXAMPLE: your work is due at 5pm on Friday. If you submit it at 1am on Saturday morning, your mark will be reduced by 2.5. If you submit it at 1 am on Sunday morning, your mark is reduced by 5.
Essay: Analyse et reflection
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique, Reflection
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
10/06/2026 5:00 pm
Wednesday, Exam WEEK 1.
Task description
Topic: You submit a structured essay in French, presenting analysis and reflection on your collaborative project. Note: "project" here includes the process of creating your guide, it's not simply the final product. This essay comprises: a title; an introduction announcing the topic and structure; an explanation of your project; an analysis; a conclusion including reflections on what you would change if you were to do the project again, if anything, and what you have learned for the future.
A detailed set of instructions and suggestions will be published on the course website.
CEFR: This task allows you to demonstrate competence at B2 level on the CEFR (Common European Frame of Reference) scale for Report Writing. (See full descriptors on the course website.)
Length: 500 words. If your essay is under 450 words, the mark will be reduced proportionally (an essay of 400 rather than 500 words is awarded 4/5 of the mark). Staff will not mark more than 550 words.
Marking criteria: The essay will be marked according to the following criteria (a detailed marking rubric is provided on the course website): Coherence and logic; Genre; Reuse and variety of language studied in FREN2112; Linguistic accuracy.
Use of Generative AI and Machine Translation: This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance. A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Submission guidelines
Via Turnitin, on a link on the course website.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Students requesting an extension on the essay may also need to request an extension on the final oral discussion, since staff need to read the essay before the oral.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
The penalty is 10% of the maximum mark, per block of 24 hours, or part thereof. EXAMPLE: your work is due at 5pm on a Wednesday. If you submit it at 1am on Thursday morning, your mark will be reduced by 2.5. If you submit it at 3 am on Friday morning, your mark is reduced by 5.
Oral presentation and discussion : Présentation orale
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation, Reflection
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
15/06/2026 - 19/06/2026
Exam WEEK 2. The student's assigned timeslot will be considered the due date and time for this assessment.
Task description
Topic: This oral allows you to present and then discuss, with FREN2112 staff, your reflection on your intercultural experience of producing your guide for French students, as explained in your essay.
CEFR: This task allows you to demonstrate competence at the B2 level on the CEFR (Common European Frame of Reference) scales for Spoken Production and Interaction.
Format: To start, you have three - four minutes to present the main points of your essay, focusing on the analysis. You use Powerpoint (or similar) to help present the information, and so should not need any notes. However, if you would like notes, these are limited to five bullet points of five words each. The presentation will be followed by around four minutes of discussion with staff (this includes the questions). In preparing the presentation, you can assume that the staff have some familiarity with your essay, however you will need to remind them of its content.
Marking criteria: The oral will be marked according to the following criteria (a detailed marking grid is provided on the course website): Quality of the presentation; quality of oral interaction; coherence and logic; reuse and variety of language studied in FREN2112; pronunciation and intonation.
Recording: This oral will be video recorded. The recording will only be used for assessment-related purposes (checking marks; providing feedback to students).
Use of Generative AI and Machine Translation.
Preparation: This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance. A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission* independent of AI and MT tools. * "written submission" = powerpoint and essay previously submitted
Delivery of presentation. This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduc
Hurdle requirements
A mark of at least 10/25 is required to pass this hurdle. Students whose mark is less than 10 will have their overall grade for the course capped at 3. Supplementary assessment is available.Submission guidelines
In-person
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Oral interview: The work of students who do not have an extension and do not present during the scheduled oral times will be penalised for late submission. The penalty will be calculated on the basis of the first time at which the student is available to do the oral. In practice, staff availability may mean that the oral cannot be run at that time and students will not be penalised for any further postponement.
The penalty : 10% of the maximum possible mark for the assessment item, per 24 hour block (or part thereof).
For example: A student has signed up to do the oral on Wednesday, but does not attend the oral and does not have an approved extension. The student emails on Thursday morning and offers to do the oral that day. However, staff have no availability and cannot see the student until the Friday. The oral mark is reduced by the penalty for one day only.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder on the course website.
Your final grade for FREN2112 is based on the total of your marks over the course. That total will be rounded up to the nearest whole mark, and the cutoffs above will be applied. In addition, there are two hurdles.
Hurdles:
- Placement in this course
- A mark of 40% or higher (10/25) for the final presentation
Students who do not pass one or both of the hurdles cannot get a grade higher than a 3 - students with a 3 may apply for supplementary assessment.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
While it is useful to draw on models for your own production in French, direct copying of significant portions of a model will not be tolerated. This is dishonest and ultimately unhelpful to your progress in French.
It is the student's responsibility to upload his/her own work and to ensure that the digital copy uploaded is the final copy of the assignment and not a draft.ﾠ Where relevant, students are also encouraged to fully reference their work even as they are drafting (putting quotes in quotation marks, references and page numbers in parentheses, footnotes, noting any use made of Generative AI or machine translation etc).
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Two UQ websites are particularly relevant toﾠFREN2112 students.
1. The FREN2112 course website. This site provides you with all the essential information and work for this course; you will use it find out about assessment, to submit it and to receive feedback, and you will also use it to communicate with other course participants.
2. French@UQ Learning Community organisation site. This is the site for all staff and students involved in the French programme. Regular updates bring you announcements about events inside and outside the University of potential interest to you. We also publish links to employment and volunteering opportunities.ﾠ
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
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Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 4 |
Tutorial |
Weeks 1 - 4 / Semaines 1 - 4 Module 1 : Expliquer In-class tasks involving speaking, reading, listening and writing develop language and strategies for giving explanations in French. Students form groups for their intercultural collaborative project. In class, UQ students have time to work on their project. |
Multiple weeks From Week 5 To Week 7 |
Tutorial |
Weeks 5-7 / Semaines 5-7 Module 2 : Conseiller In-class tasks involving speaking, reading, listening and writing develop language and strategies for giving advice in French. Students pursue their intercultural collaborative project. In class, UQ students have time to work on their guide and examine the contributions from the Grenoble students. |
Multiple weeks From Week 8 To Week 11 |
Tutorial |
Week 8 / Semaines 8 Module 3 : Analyser In-class tasks involving speaking, reading, listening and writing develop language and strategies for analysing in French. In this last week of the intercultural project, UQ students have time to work on their guide and to analyse sections of the contributions from Grenoble. |
Multiple weeks From Week 12 To Week 13 |
Tutorial |
Weeks 12 - 13/ Semaines 12-13 Module 4 : Présenter In-class tasks involving speaking, reading, listening and writing develop language and strategies for presenting (orally and in essays) in French. |
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- Student Code of Conduct Policy
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- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
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