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Overview

An extension of the communicative approach seeking to develop linguistic skills appropriate to students’ future career and social needs.

Are you interested in advancing your knowledge of one of the most important world languages? This paper aims to continue to build on basic skills in French through the study of current affairs, cultural and language topics.

About this paper

Paper title Advanced 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 333
Restriction
FREN 311 or FREN 331 or FREN 335 or any other more advanced French language paper
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Notes
If you have previous knowledge of the language you can still enrol in this paper via Special Permission by proceeding with your application process to the Review and Submit page or email languages@otago.ac.nz for assistance.
Eligibility
Suitable for undergraduate students in French who have completed FREN 333 (Advanced French 1). Classes are primarily delivered in French.
Contact
languages@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

Dr Barbara M Stone

Paper Structure

Consolidation of basic grammar, alongside the introduction of more refined grammar points and ongoing vocabulary development will contribute to students' production (both spoken and written) of French at an advanced level, assessed through a portfolio of work, created throughout the semester.

Teaching Arrangements

There are four classes per week.

Textbooks

A set of course materials is downloadable from Blackboard.

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 be able to:

  • Communicate in French at an advanced level (B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, or CEFR), including aural comprehension
  • Improve pronunciation
  • Improve basic grammar
  • Hone writing skills
  • Expand vocabulary in a range of cultural topics
  • Increase knowledge of French language, history and culture

Overview

An extension of the communicative approach seeking to develop linguistic skills appropriate to students’ future career and social needs.

Are you interested in advancing your knowledge of one of the most important world languages? This paper aims to continue to build on basic skills in French through the study of current affairs, cultural and language topics.

About this paper

Paper title Advanced 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 333
Restriction
FREN 311 or FREN 331 or FREN 335 or any other more advanced French language paper
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Notes
If you have previous knowledge of the language you can still enrol in this paper via Special Permission by proceeding with your application process to the Review and Submit page or email languages@otago.ac.nz for assistance.
Eligibility

Suitable for undergraduate students in French who have completed FREN 333 (Advanced French 1). Classes are primarily delivered in French.

Contact
languages@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

Dr Barbara M Stone

Paper Structure

Consolidation of basic grammar, alongside the introduction of more refined grammar points and ongoing vocabulary development, will contribute to students' production (both spoken and written) of French at an advanced level.

Teaching Arrangements

There are four classes per week.

Textbooks

A set of course materials is downloadable from Aoroa.

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 be able to:

  • Communicate in French at an advanced level (B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, or CEFR), including aural comprehension
  • Improve pronunciation
  • Improve basic grammar
  • Hone writing skills
  • Expand vocabulary in a range of cultural topics
  • Increase knowledge of the French language, history and culture
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