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Overview

An advanced-beginner-level communicative paper for students with some previous knowledge of French.

This paper engages students to further their knowledge of the basic vocabulary and structures of French. The teaching methodology is student-centered, with the lecturer acting as facilitator, and the ultimate goal of this paper is to make the students independent users of French.

About this paper

Paper title Introductory French 2
Subject French
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,103.10
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
FREN 101 or FREN 105 or FREN 131
Restriction
FREN 102 or FREN 232 or any other more advanced French language paper
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Notes
May be offered for Summer School, pending approval.
Eligibility
Suitable for students with some knowledge of French, typically those who have studied up to NCEA Level 1 in secondary school or who recently passed FREN 131 or FREN 105.
Contact
languages@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

Associate Professor Antonie Alm.

Other guest lecturers will present, also.

Paper Structure
In FREN 132, you will develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for communicating in French about work, leisure and travel. You will also be introduced to French and other francophone cultures.
Teaching Arrangements

The class meets for four hours a week.

Textbooks

To be advised.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will demonstrate beginner communicative competence in reading, writing, speaking and listening in French, in particular:

  • Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance
  • Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters
  • Can describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need (level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, or CEFR)

Overview

An advanced-beginner-level communicative paper for students with some previous knowledge of French.

This paper engages students to further their knowledge of the basic vocabulary and structures of French. The teaching methodology is student-centred, with the lecturer acting as facilitator, and the ultimate goal of this paper is to make the students independent users of French.

About this paper

Paper title Introductory French 2
Subject French
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
FREN 101 or FREN 105 or FREN 131
Restriction
FREN 102 or FREN 232 or any other more advanced French language paper
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Notes
May be offered for Summer School, pending approval.
Eligibility

Suitable for students with some knowledge of French, typically those who have studied up to NCEA Level 1 in secondary school or who recently passed FREN 131.

Contact
languages@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

Associate Professor Antonie Alm

Other guest lecturers will also be present.

Paper Structure

In FREN 132, you will develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for communicating in French about work, leisure and travel. You will also be introduced to French and other francophone cultures.

Teaching Arrangements

The class meets for four hours a week.

Textbooks

To be advised.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will demonstrate beginner communicative competence in reading, writing, speaking and listening in French, in particular:

  • Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance
  • Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters
  • Can describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need (level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, or CEFR)
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