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Language: French I (Elective)

“A man who is ignorant of foreign languages is ignorant of his own.” Johann Goeth

Overview

Students develop a deeper understanding that by learning a new language we gain insights not only into creation but into God himself, as different cultures focus on different aspects of God’s being. They further explore using written and spoken French to communicate with teachers, peers and others in a range of settings and for a range of purposes. Students will use language to access and exchange information on a broad range of social, cultural and youth-related issues. They socialise, express feelings and opinions, and participate in different modes of imaginative and creative expression. Students will begin to understand the differences between spoken and written French, and recognise the contribution of non-verbal elements of spoken communication and the crafted nature of written text.

Aims

  • To introduce the students to the structure and flow of French
  • To lay a foundation for further studies in French
  • To give the students a better understanding of France and French-speaking countries, their cultures, traditions and values
  • To encourage the students to develop a competence in the usage of French in both their spoken and written form
  • To help the students understand the multilingual and multicultural Australian society

Topics Include

  • My Town
  • Sports and Hobbies
  • Tourism

Time Allocation

  • 5 periods per cycle for whole year

Prerequisites

  • Year 8 LOTE French

Requirements

  • Levy Cost

Assessment

  • Oral and written communication activities
  • Classroom work and activities, workbook/games/role-plays
  • Ability to respond to French instructions
  • Tests and exams
  • Incursion and excursion reflections

“The Lord said, “If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them. Come, let us go down and confuse their language so they will not understand each other.” That is why it was called Babel – because there the Lord confused the language of the whole world. From there the Lord scattered them over the face of the whole earth.” Genesis 11:6-7, 9