Unit outline_

FRNC2603: French 3

Semester 1, 2025 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

FRNC2603 French 3 is the continuation of FRNC1602 French 2. The unit will give students an opportunity to consolidate their oral and written communication, develop their knowledge of various aspects of French and Francophone culture, and enhance their analytical and critical skills.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit French and Francophone Studies
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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FRNC1602 or HSC Beginners or IB ab initio or less than 80% in HSC Continuers or equivalent
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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FRNC2001 or FRNC2002 or more than 80% in (HSC French Continuers or IB standard)
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Carolyn Stott, carolyn.stott@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Christel Rome, christel.rome@sydney.edu.au
Carolyn Stott, carolyn.stott@sydney.edu.au
The census date for this unit availability is 31 March 2025
Type Description Weight Due Length
Participation AI Allowed Seminar Preparation and Participation
Preparation and participation in class
10% Ongoing All semester
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Small continuous assessment Early Feedback Task Restricted AI Early Feedback Written Task
Individual written reflection on film. #earlyfeedbacktask
0% Week 03 equiv 500 wds
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4
Small test Grammar Test 1
Grammar Test
25% Week 06 equiv 1000wds
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3
Small test Grammar Test 2
Grammar Test
25% Week 11 equiv 1000wds
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3
Small test AI Allowed Final Oral Interview
Students present a dialogue to their teacher in pairs, then answer questions individually
40% Week 13 15 minutes (oral)
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
AI allowed = AI allowed ?
restricted AI = restricted AI ?
early feedback task = early feedback task ?

Early feedback task

This unit includes an early feedback task, designed to give you feedback prior to the census date for this unit. Details are provided in the Canvas site and your result will be recorded in your Marks page. It is important that you actively engage with this task so that the University can support you to be successful in this unit.

Assessment summary

Early Feedback Written Task Individual Written Reflection equiv 500wds 0% Week 2
In-class Grammar Test 1 Individual Test equiv 1000wds 25% Week 6
In-class Grammar Test 2

Individual

Test equiv 1000wds 25% Week 11
Participation Individual Preparation and in-class participation   10%

All semester

Final Oral Interview Group Oral Presentation 15 minutes total 40% Week 13

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

Except for supervised exams or in-semester tests, you may use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessments unless expressly prohibited by your unit coordinator. 

For exams and in-semester tests, the use of AI and automated writing tools is not allowed unless expressly permitted in the assessment instructions. 

The icons in the assessment table above indicate whether AI is allowed – whether full AI, or only some AI (the latter is referred to as “AI restricted”). If no icon is shown, AI use is not permitted at all for the task. Refer to Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks for this unit. 

Your final submission must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of automated writing tools or generative AI, and any material generated that you include in your final submission must be properly referenced. You may be required to submit generative AI inputs and outputs that you used during your assessment process, or drafts of your original work. Inappropriate use of generative AI is considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply. 

The Current Students website provides information on artificial intelligence in assessments. For help on how to correctly acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the  AI in Education Canvas site

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

5% per calendar day

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Unit presentation: global simulation; student introductions; Conférence des Nations Unies sur l'Océan UNOC-3 (introduction) Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Introduction global simulation; writing activity 1 Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 02 Festival du film français 2025; climate change and the ocean in relation to UNOC-3; writing activity 2 Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Grammar (revision of present indicative) Tutorial (1 hr) LO1
Week 03 Early Feedback Task; introduction to Nice; global simulation (choose apartment building) Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO3
Grammar (past tenses: passé composé) Tutorial (1 hr) LO1
Week 04 Semaine de la Francophonie - as related to UNOC-3; introduction to Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF); current affairs update (1) Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Grammar (past tenses: imperfect; plus-que-parfait; how to choose the correct tense) Tutorial (1 hr) LO1
Week 05 Current affairs update (2); overfishing and the Ocean in relation to UNOC-3; practice dialogue (Image 1) Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Grammar (past tenses; expressions with time) Tutorial (1 hr) LO1
Week 06 plastic pollution and the Ocean in relation to UNOC-3; practice dialogue Image 1 Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Grammar test 1 Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 07 writing activity 3; acidification and the Ocean in relation to UNOC-3; introduction Image 2 Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Grammar (subjunctive mode - present tense) Tutorial (1 hr) LO1
Week 08 writing activity 4; conservation of the Ocean and its resources in relation to UNOC-3 Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Grammar (Simple future tense) Tutorial (1 hr) LO1
Week 09 Current affairs update (3); climate change and its impact on coastal communities in relation to UNOC-3 Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Grammar (conditional mode, past and present tense) Tutorial (1 hr) LO1
Week 10 Nice and UNOC-3; writing activity 5 Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Grammar (expressions with "si") Tutorial (1 hr) LO1
Week 11 Current affairs update (5); grammar revision; preparation oral interview Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Grammar test 2 Tutorial (1 hr) LO1
Week 12 Preparation oral interviews; USS; French 4 and FRNC2625 Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Oral interview preparation Seminar (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 13 Oral interview in pairs (individual time slots in regular class time) Presentation (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Oral interview in pairs (individual time slot in regular class time) Presentation (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4

Attendance and class requirements

  • Attendance: According to Faculty Board Resolutions, students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences are expected to attend 90% of their classes. If you attend less than 50% of classes, regardless of the reasons, you may be referred to the Examiner’s Board. The Examiner’s Board will decide whether you should pass or fail the unit of study if your attendance falls below this threshold.
  • Seminars will not be recorded as they are interactive
  • Preparation: Students should commit to spend approximately three hours’ preparation time (reading, studying, homework, essays, etc.) for every hour of scheduled instruction.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All material required for this unit can be accessed on or via Canvas. A grammar text will be recommended, without obligation to purchase

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate a level of written and oral competence in French to at least CEFR level A2+ or above, with relative confidence and degree of disciplinary expertise in the French language, including the ability to communicate on a range of topics and in a range of genres
  • LO2. demonstrate a satisfactory level of understanding of various aspects of French and Francophone culture
  • LO3. display satisfactory problem-solving and critical analysis skills developed through independent and collaborative research activities related to French and Francophone language and culture, and its place in the world
  • LO4. exhibit a satisfactory degree of cultural competence and sense of professional and social responsibility

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Following student comments made in the unit's USS in 2023, assessment tasks have been better spread across the semester and across the weekly seminars. The major theme has been updated, although the structure of global simulation has remained. An early written formative task has been introduced for 0 marks, but students will be given feedback on their writing skills

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