Singapore JC Subject French (H1)
This course is available in October/November only.
Aims
- Develop the ability to understand French from a variety of registers.
- Enable confident and clear communication in French.
- Build a foundation for further study, work, and leisure.
- Develop insights into the culture and civilization of French-speaking countries, including literary texts where appropriate.
- Encourage positive attitudes towards language learning and a sympathetic approach to other cultures.
- Further intellectual and personal development by promoting learning and social skills.
Assessment Objectives
- Understand and respond to written French texts from various sources.
- Demonstrate accurate French language manipulation, choosing appropriate lexis and structures.
- Select, present, and organize information and arguments logically in French.
- Understand and respond to authentic contemporary spoken French from various sources.
Topic Areas
- Human relationships
- Family
- Generation gap
- Young people
- Patterns of daily life
- Urban and rural life
- The media
- Food and drink
- Law and order
- Religion and belief
- Health and fitness
- Work and leisure
- Equality of opportunity
- Employment and unemployment
- Sport
- Free time activities
- Travel and tourism
- Education
- Cultural life/heritage
- War and peace
- The developing world
- Scientific and medical advances
- Technological innovation
- Environment
- Conservation
- Pollution
- Contemporary aspects of French-speaking countries
Assessment Components
- Component 1: Speaking (20%)
- Presentation (2.5 minutes) on a chosen topic from the topic areas.
- Topic conversation (6 minutes) based on the presentation.
- General conversation (6 minutes) on broader topics.
- Component 2: Reading and Writing (60%)
- Comprehension and response to two related French passages.
- 200-word composition on one of two given topics.
- Component 3: Listening (20%)
- Comprehension of short factual items.
- Comprehension of an extended spoken piece.
|
Member 
