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French 3 (FREN10001)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 1
Overview
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This subject will build on the grammatical, lexical and cultural knowledge and the oral skills acquired in French 1 and 2. The course also stresses the productive aspect of language use in practical situations by means of regular small-group activities. In terms of cultural knowledge, students will increase their historical awareness of the background to the birth of Republic. The key character and moment around which the cultural content of the subject will be articulated is “Molière, theatre and the arts in 17th Century France". Using materials on these topics, the subject will build on the formal study of French by developing the competences needed for résumé. Students will be given the tools to become active storytellers through the study of narrative/historical tenses (présent, passé composé/imparfait, passé simple), third-person narrative, and the logical connectors needed for cohesive discourse. The subject will systematically relate the structures encountered in the scripts of the films and in written texts to a reference grammar, and will teach students how to use that grammar for their own investigation of the mechanisms of syntax and grammatical rules. Students will also learn how to use a French monolingual dictionary to discover the grammatical and semantic information they need for processing texts.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have gained an appreciation of current French Language through the confident use of everyday oral and written French at level A2/B1 of the Common European Framework for Languages;
- have gained a cultural awareness of one specialized field (17th Century French kingdom and its arts) in at least one of the three core areas of French literature, linguistics, and cultural studies (film);
- have consolidated their mastery of linguistic techniques used to express and summarize their ideas in French both orally and in written (i.e opinion piece, summary);
- be able to start reflecting on their identity as a bicultural and bilingual person and as a global citizen;
- have learned to write short writing pieces in French and to manage and perform a group oral project in French;
- be able to make wide use of learning and research technologies in French and English.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- have consolidated skills in independent learning;
- have consolidated skills in critical thinking and in the interpretation of texts;
- have an extensive understanding of the social and cultural sensitivity of language use in particular contexts;
- be able to appreciate different cultural contexts present in French-speaking communities;
- be able to time manage and plan: through managing and organising workloads for required and recommended reading, essay and assignment completion, and revision for examinations.
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All students enrolling in French for the first time are required to complete the online language questionnaire/placement test at http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/soll/resources/language-placement-testing. This applies to all students, from total beginners through to formal study, such as VCE or equivalent, or informally through family or overseas travel.
Upon completion of the placement test, students will receive an email with the outcome and entry point. Within 5 working days of receiving the email, students' study plans will be updated and students will be able to self-enrol into the first subject of their entry point. The results of the test are binding and enrolment can only be changed with approval from the coordinator of the language major.
It is recommended that students undertake the language placement test at least two weeks prior to the commencement of semester.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FREN20015 | French 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
Adequate knowledge of French
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: 19 March 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- 2 x in-class written tests (1000 words) [20%]
- Group project (750 words) due in Week 12 [20%]
- Oral examination (equivalent to 750 words) during semester [20%]
- Final exam (1500 words) during the examination period [40%]
Hurdle Requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written 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: 19 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Bertrand Bourgeois Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours: 2 x 2-hour tutorials per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This level 1 subject is for students commencing French at French 3 entry point only.
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
• Tendances A2, méthode de français, with DVD and workbook manual, CLE International
• Micro-Robert (French dictionary)Further materials will be prepared by the French Program and will be made available for students in class and on the LMS site for the subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) French Studies Major French Studies Breadth Track French - Entry Point 3 - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- 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.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Language Placement Test required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 19 March 2024