13FRE

Year 13 French (FRE)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms A. Jackson.

Year 13 French (FRE)

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

This course further consolidates and extends the language learning of Level 2. The main emphasis is on increasing your spoken and written fluency so that you become confident at communicating in French in a range of contexts. The course takes an in-depth look at life in the French-speaking world, and France in particular, through various media. Course themes include current events, contemporary issues such as global warming and environmental concerns, the media and entertainment, travel and tourism, employment, the history and modern day politics of France. 

HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?

4 Level 3 Achievement Standards – 18 credits or 21 credits Proposed Course subject to change

2 internally assessed make up 8 credits or 11 credits (student choice)

2 externally assessed make up 10 credits


WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?

Madame Jackson

Recommended Prior Learning

WHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?

Level 2 French

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
None. Language is a gift, you just have to work for it!

Pathway

WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO?
Level 3 French and Scholarship French can lead to further study at tertiary level. Language studies open up a diverse range of career opportunities in New Zealand, as well as overseas. Possible career paths include education, tourism, 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).

Credit Information

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

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 24 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91543 v2
NZQA Info
French 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken French texts
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91544 v1
NZQA Info
French 3.2 - Give a clear spoken presentation in French that communicates a critical response to stimulus material
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91545 v1
NZQA Info
French 3.3 - Interact clearly using spoken French to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives in different situations
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91546 v1
NZQA Info
French 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or visual French texts
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91547 v1
NZQA Info
French 3.5 - Write a variety of text types in clear French to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 24

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.