French in a Global World (FREN90002)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
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This subject offers students the opportunity to engage with recent as well as historical debates and research findings in the field of French and Francophone Studies. In particular it focuses on aspects of French in a global world involving transnational, cross-cultural, intergenerational or trans-historical perspectives. Examples of topics that may be covered are Francophone communities; patterns of French migration and emigration; French and Francophone literature and cinema; history of French language.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed an in-depth knowledge of several contemporary or historical topics in the French speaking world involving transnational, cross-cultural, intergenerationa or trans-historical perspectives;
- be able to intellectually and critically with cultural, social and linguistic issues facing the French language;
- be able to demonstrate an ability to process and communicate information effectively about the role and the place of the “Francophonie” in global contexts;
- be able to demonstrate a deep appreciation of the value of cultural diversity and of other cultures.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed effective public speaking and written communication skills;
- have acquired advanced critical thinking and analytical skills;
- have acquired a deep understanding of knowledge contexts and histories;
- have acquired attention to detail: through close reading and textual analysis;
- have developed effective time management and planning skills.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Individual class presentation (10 minutes, equivalent to 1,000 words) due during semester (20%)
- Literature review (equivalent to 1,000 words) due mid-semester (20%)
- Research essay (equivalent to 3,000 words) due end of semester (60%)
Hurdle Requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Veronique Duche Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Hours: 1 x 2-hour seminars per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Hours: 1 x 2-hour seminars per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Modern Languages Informal specialisation Modern Languages - 100 Point Program - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022