Year 10 - Language Electives

French

Course Description:      

Semester 1: This unit aims to enable learners to communicate in speech and writing, to appreciate and respect the views and cultures of other people and to develop self-awareness and a sense of identity.  Students will consolidate their language learning skills of listening, reading and writing through the study of selected topics about their personal world. Cultural studies will include the analysis of tales, fables, short stories, myths and legends from France and other French speaking countries.

Semester 2: This unit aims to enable learners to communicate in speech and writing, to appreciate and respect the views and cultures of other people and to develop self-awareness and a sense of identity.  This unit of study is essential for the continuation of this subject at VCE level.  Students will consolidate their language learning skills of listening, reading and writing through the study of selected topics about their personal world.  Cultural study will include the French revolution.

Assessment:                     

This subject uses the following forms of assessment:

Short Answer Tests

Essays

Research Assignments

Oral Presentations

Listening Assessments

Exam

Pathway:                            

Students considering undertaking French Units 1 & 2 must select this subject.

Special requirements:  

This elective is a whole year subject.