French and Francophone Cultural Studies (FREN20016)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject aims to consolidate and enhance the overall language competencies that students from the beginner and intermediate streams have previously acquired in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students will be introduced to the rich history and diversity of the Francophonie, and invited to explore a series of culturally and linguistically diverse Francophone communities around the world. Through their research projects, the weekly reading, discussions and analysis of a wide range of authentic materials (such as short stories, graphic novels, articles, songs, documentaries, films, interviews, news clips, etc.), students will develop effective and appropriate learning and research strategies such that they become independent and competent users of French.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:



  • Be able to use their knowledge of French to read, write, listen and speak confidently and  independently on a given specific topic.;
  • Be able to read and understand B1+/B2 texts on a specific topic in French fluently, without recourse to translation;
  • have learn to use their French reading skills independently to build up contextual information about what they are reading. This includes learning to use monolingual dictionaries and encyclopedias.
  • Develop their capacity to undertake independent and original research in French. This includes learning to use citations and references.;
  • Be able to critically integrate their knowledge about French and Francophone cultures in their use of the language.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should:

  • Have developed effective language and research skills;
  • Be able to time manage and plan;
  • Have developed critical thinking and analytical skills;
  • Be able to pay attention to detail.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

French 3 or equivalent.

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
FREN20015 French 3
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

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: 9 April 2025

Assessment

Additional details

  • One or more in-class written assignments (equivalent to 1000 words) due during semester [30%]
  • A written research project and an oral presentation (equivalent to 1500 words) due during the semester [40%]
  • A 2-hour final exam (equivalent to 1500 words) during the examination period [30%]

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: 9 April 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorTess Do
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours: 1 x 1-hour seminar and 1 x 2-hour seminar per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019
    Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019
    Census date31 August 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail27 September 2019
    Assessment period ends22 November 2019

    Semester 2 contact information

    dot@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Additional delivery details

Entry to this subject can be met through one of the following ways:

  • completion of French 3; or
  • equivalent.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Materials will be made available through the School.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    Specialisation (formal)French Studies
    MajorFrench Studies
    Breadth TrackFrench - Entry Point 1
  • Breadth options

    This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:

  • Links to additional information

    http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/soll

  • 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

    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: 9 April 2025