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PD-ARTS French

Postgraduate Diploma in ArtsInformal specialisationYear: 2018

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Overview

Please note that PD-ARTS Postgraduate Diploma in Arts will no longer be accepting new applications as of the 1st January 2015, the program from 2015 will be offered as GDA-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced). Please refer to the correct handbook entry for program information for commencing students from 2015.

The Postgraduate Diploma program in French comprises advanced coursework on French language, literature, culture and cinema taught in French and a research thesis to extend students’ knowledge and skills in understanding French language and culture. After successfully completing the program, students will have gained considerable practical skills such as research skills, report writing skills, language skills and international and cultural awareness.

Intended learning outcomes

Students who complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation should:

  • achieve fluency in spoken French in a variety of registers;
  • acquire advanced writing skills and be able to express abstract concepts in French;
  • develop an understanding of a number of areas of Francophone literature, culture and/or linguistics, and be able to reflect critically on them.

Last updated: 18 December 2020

Structure

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation requires:

  • thesis subject (50 points)
  • one compulsory subjects (12.5 points)
  • three elective subjects (37.5 points)

Total 100 points

Please note: the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters

Subject Options

Thesis Subject

50 points

Please note: the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters

Code Name Study period Credit Points
FREN40009 French Thesis No longer available

Compulsory Subjects

12.5 points

Code Name Study period Credit Points
FREN40005 French IV: Honours Language I
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Elective Subjects

37.5 points

Code Name Study period Credit Points
EURO40001 Introduction to European Critical Theory
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
EURO40002 Seminars in Languages and Linguistics A
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
EURO40003 Seminars in Languages and Linguistics B
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
FREN40001 French Cinema Research Seminar
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
FREN40003 Medieval and Renaissance French Not available in 2018 12.5
FREN40004 Espaces Francophones Not available in 2018 12.5
FREN40007 Poetry and Prose Research Seminar
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MULT40007 Special Research Topics
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Links

http://www.languages.unimelb.edu.au/

Last updated: 18 December 2020