13FRE

Level 3 French

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms M. Rush, Mrs B. Pierce.

Level 3 French

Outline of Course:

The Year 13 French course follows Level 8 of French in the New Zealand Curriculum, building great mastery in the language skills.  Students are encouraged to read and respond to a variety of material, including French media, films, newspaper articles and literature.

Assessment can be individually tailored to reflect the strengths of the student.

Students may have the opportunity to extend their learning by participating in a language immersion experience in Tahiti (this is dependent on student numbers), or by applying for an exchange to France.



Topics Covered

Topics will be selected from:

* Franco-New Zealand connections - early explorers, Akaroa, Le Quesnoy

* Environmental issues and sustainability

* Stereotypes - immigration, integration, different views of Paris

* Explorations of Regions in France

* The Creative Arts - literature, film, poetry

Subject Costs

Students will make the most of our French programme by having access to:

* Education Perfect Subscription - $30.00 approx.

Credit Information

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

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.