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In the Heart of the Loire Valley (FREN30018)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Off Campus
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Winter Term
Overview
Availability(Quotas apply) | Winter Term - Off Campus |
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This intensive three week study abroad subject will be taught in Touraine, in the heart of the Loire Valley. It will focus on one of the most creative times of French history, albeit one of the most turbulent, the Renaissance. With a series of lectures and detailed site visits, this subject will examine some of the most striking examples of French Renaissance architecture, including the famed “Chateaux de la Loire” built during the late 16th century, and learn about arts and history. This course will use an interdisciplinary approach (linguistic, history, art history, botany, gastronomy etc.), and students will be involved in a range of activities with native speakers.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have gained an appreciation of academic French through the confident use of sophisticated oral and written French at level B2/C1 of the Common European Framework for Languages in real life situations;
- have built a comprehensive picture of Renaissance France and Europe ;
- have gained in-depth understanding of two specialized fields in at least one of the three core areas of Renaissance French literature, art, and cultural studies;
- have additionally gained the capacity to engage in intercultural dialogue taking into consideration the diverse needs of the French Studies academic community;
- have established deep literary, historical, philosophical, linguistic and cultural connections between the Renaissance Age and contemporary society;
- be able to proficiently employ learning and research technologies in French and English.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- show critical thinking and analysis through required and recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by assessing the strength of an argument;
- demonstrate research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources;
- demonstrate understanding of social, ethical and cultural contexts;
- demonstrate international awareness and openness to the world;
- show awareness of new aspects of French and European culture;
- demonstrate skills in public speaking and confidence in self-expression through seminar participation and class presentations.
Last updated: 15 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FREN10003 | French 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
FREN20017 | French 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
FREN10007 | French 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Entry to this subject can be met through one of the following ways:
completion of French 4; or
completion of French 6; or
equivalent.
This subject has a quota of 30. Subject coordinator approval is required to enrol in this subject.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FREN20020 | In the Heart of the Loire Valley | Winter Term (Off Campus) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 15 February 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Oral presentation in French (equivalent to 800 words) during the intensive (20%)
- Reflective and meta-analytical journal in French equivalent to 1200 words during the intensive (30%)
- A research essay in French of 2000 words written in French due 2 weeks after the intensive (50%)
Hurdle Requirement:
- students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials/on site visits in order to pass this subject.
- All pieces of work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day and in-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 15 February 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Winter Term - Off Campus
Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours 62 hours - On campus: 2 x 1 hour lectures. In France: twenty site visits in Touraine and Paris (40 hours); twenty 1 x 1 hour lectures in Touraine and Paris Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 June 2018 to 13 July 2018 Last self-enrol date 28 June 2018 Census date 6 July 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 July 2018 Assessment period ends 30 July 2018 Winter Term contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Entry to this subject can be met through one of the following ways:
- completion of French 4; or
- completion of French 6; or
- equivalent.
Last updated: 15 February 2024
Further information
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This subject has an overseas component
This intensive three week study abroad subject will be taught in Touraine, in the heart of the Loire Valley.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) French Studies Major French Studies Informal specialisation French Studies - Breadth options
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Last updated: 15 February 2024