11FRE

Year 11 French (FRE)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms A. Jackson.

Year 11 French (FRE)

WHAT WILL I LEARN? 

Level 1 French is a consolidation and extension of the language learning of Years 9 and 10. By engaging with this subject, students develop the ability to communicate in French and connect meaningfully with people in different communities around the world.Languages and cultures play a key role in developing personal, community, national, and global identities. Through French, students learn how to engage with the world around them in appropriate ways and become global citizens. As students acquire the skills of both communicative and intercultural competence, they reflect simultaneously on their own personal identities and explore their own culture(s) from a new perspective.

Students are encouraged to use their own cultural kete to enrich their learning of French. Students will discover and make connections to the rich history, customs, and cultures of the communities in which French is spoken. There is a focus on both spoken and written communication of personal information, ideas and opinions in different situations. You will learn to communicate in French beyond the immediate context, for example, using past and future tenses. A portfolio of written texts and a portfolio of recorded interactions are produced during the year.

The course is task-based rather than topic-driven and encompasses work based around the following: 

  • Me and my people

  • My habits and routines

  • My social life

  • My place in the world

  • My home

  • My past discoveries

  • My wellbeing (healthy lifestyle)

  • My celebrations

Some elements of the course may be based on the school's link with New Caledonia and other links with the French-speaking world. Language and culture are given equal emphasis in this course. 

HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED? 

4 Level 1 Achievement Standards –  20 credits

2 internally assessed make up 10 credits

2 externally assessed make up 10 credits


WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?

Madame Jackson

Recommended Prior Learning

WHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?

Y9 and Y10 French or a solid foundation in French studies. 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
Free - Language is a gift, you just have to work for it!

Pathway

WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO?
Level 2 French – Level 1 must be completed prior to starting a Level 2 or 3 course. Studying French can lead to a diverse range of careers, e.g. tourism, education, hospitality, diplomatic service, international business, immigration, customs, consultancy, interpreting and translation services, and many more. Learning a second language develops skills highly sought after by business, government departments and private enterprises (oral and written communication, team working, interpersonal and intercultural awareness, analytical, strategic and conceptual thinking amongst others). It also increases your awareness of your own language and makes learning further languages easier.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91964 v3
NZQA Info
French 1.1 - Interact in spoken French to share and respond to information, ideas, and opinions
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91965 v3
NZQA Info
French 1.2 - Communicate in French for a chosen purpose
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91966 v3
NZQA Info
French 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of written French related to everyday contexts
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91967 v3
NZQA Info
French 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of spoken French related to everyday contexts
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0