13FRE

Level 3 - French

Course Description

This course offers students an opportunity to extend their knowledge and interest in French language and culture. The emphasis will be placed on using the language to communicate at a deeper level on the topics studied. Students’ competence in the four language skills will be developed and they will acquire a rich and interesting vocabulary in a number of topic areas.

NCEA Level 3 French is based on Level 8 of the New Zealand curriculum. The language studied will be drawn from a number of topics including:

  • Global environmental issues
  • Human rights
  • Technological innovation
  • French literature and culture
  • Cinema
  • Immigration and racism
  • Family and society
  • Political situation in France

Listening and reading comprehension, and writing and speaking skills will be further developed. The student's ability to present arguments, discuss problems and to express themselves imaginatively will be fostered. Greater emphasis is placed on independent reading in French.


Pre-requisites

Students should have completed the Level 2 course, and gained Achieved or better in each of the four skills areas.

Course Specific Costs

$25 - cultural activities
$35 - grammar reference and workbook

Pathway

Students can study French at university as a major, or as part of an interdisciplinary programme such as law with French, European studies or international management. There are career opportunities for those with international language skills in: radio and television, travel and tourism, international sports, journalism, law, teaching, diplomatic services, trade and industry, translation and interpreting services.

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 24
Internal Assessed Credits: 14
External Assessed Credits: 10
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


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

Disclaimer

Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs. 

The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.