Level 3 French
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge:
You will learn to extend your general communication skills and gain greater fluency in expressing opinions, reasoning and questioning in spoken and written French. Topics include youth culture, the world of work, the environment, immigration, cinema and the influence of social media.
Where does it lead? This is a University Entrance approved course. Being able to communicate in a second language is a sought after skill and can be useful for students wanting to pursue careers in government, law, hospitality, travel and tourism, journalism, teaching and international commerce.
What should I have already done?
L2 French. It is advisable to have achieved one external at Level 2.
Course Contribution
No cost.
Pathway
Learning a language is fun and interesting and you get a real sense of achievement as your communication skills in the foreign language improve, but also….
- it improves your employment potential within New Zealand and overseas – Being able to communicate in another language gives you a significant competitive advantage that sets you apart from your peers, employers seek people who can communicate with customers in new and expanding overseas market
- it increases your awareness of the world around you and language learning makes you more open minded to other people and their culture
- Studying a language improves your cognitive ability, your social skills, communication and confidence
For more details about jobs using Languages please see the Connected Jobs section below.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
French 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken French texts
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French 3.2 - Give a clear spoken presentation in French that communicates a critical response to stimulus material
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French 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or visual French texts
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French 3.5 - Write a variety of text types in clear French to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
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.
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisite of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths
Course contribution may vary slightly by the start of 2025