ATS1061 French introductory 1
Faculty of Arts
ATS1061 French introductory 1 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 4 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before ATS1061
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS1061
1 unit list ATS1061 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: Students are not permitted to take classes that are below their language proficiency level.
Prohibition: AZA1061
Overview
This unit provides teaching in the basic language skills (speaking/listening/reading/writing) and an introduction to French society. It is designed for students with little or no knowledge of the language. You will be encouraged to develop appropriate language learning strategies. Regular assessed homework and tests emphasize the continuous nature of language learning and the need for frequent practice. In the Specialized Culture component, you will explore an aspect of French culture and society and develop competence appropriate to their year level in the theory, practices and discourses involved in analysis of it.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- In class testQuiz / Test20%
- In class testQuiz / Test20%
- EssayWritten25%
- Portfolio15%
- Oral test/assessmentDemonstration20%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Use basic speaking, listening, reading and writing skills (and appropriate vocabulary) to communicate effectively in French in a limited range of situations and on a limited range of topics;
- 2
Locate information in basic texts in French;
- 3
Recognise and use basic structures and sounds of French;
- 4
Identify and use prescribed grammatical items;
- 5
Critique aspects of contemporary French history, values and identity and their evolution;
- 6
Interpret given information and synthesise knowledge into a prescribed format.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures20 hours
- Tutorials36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
There are required texts for this unit. Required texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore (https://www.monash.edu/retail/books-and-merchandise-store/Textbooks) and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library (https://www.monash.edu/library).
Technology resources
This unit requires access to a laptop that meets minimum specifications (https://www.monash.edu/esolutions/students/bring-your-own-device-byod). Free specialist software is available via MoVE (https://www.monash.edu/learning-teaching/innovation/learning-technologies/move).
Where it fits
ATS1061 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Jessica Chakowa
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Jessica Chakowa
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1061?
ATS1061 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ATS1061?
ATS1061 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS1062. Those lead on to 4 units in all.
When is ATS1061 offered?
In 2027, ATS1061 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS1061?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1061 have an exam?
No. ATS1061 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS1061?
ATS1061 is part of European languages.