Level 2 - 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. The student's competence in the four language skills is developed and they acquire a rich and interesting vocabulary in a number of topic areas.
The Level 2 course is based on Level 7 of the French curriculum in New Zealand which offers a wide choice of topics. The Level 2 course will be based on themes chosen from topics including, but not limited to:
- Young people
- Daily life
- French cinema
- Future plans
- Healthy choices
- French-speaking countries and holidays
Comprehension, writing and speaking skills are further developed and a greater emphasis is placed on independent reading in French.
Pre-requisites
Students should have completed Year 11 French or the equivalent.
Course Specific Costs
$25 (approximately) per cultural activity e.g. French Film Festival, French Village (optional)
$35 grammar skills and workbook
Pathway
Assessment Information
In addition to regular monitoring of listening, reading, writing and speaking skills and vocabulary acquisition, students sit examinations to prepare them for the externally assessed NCEA Achievement Standards.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.
External
NZQA Info
French 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken French texts on familiar matters
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French 2.3 - Interact using spoken French to share information and justify ideas and opinions in different situations
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French 2.2 - Give a spoken presentation in French that communicates information, ideas and opinions
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French 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written and/or visual French text(s) on familiar matters
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French 2.5 - Write a variety of text types in French to convey information, ideas, and opinions in genuine contexts
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.