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From Page to Stage: French Theatre (FREN20022)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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The aims of this subject are to give an in-depth understanding of the French and francophone theatre literature and to value and critically evaluate this literature. The subject will cover textual analysis of French theatre plays from the 17 th century to 21 st century, such as Molière’s comedies, Racine’s tragedies (17 th c.), Ionesco’s absurdist dramas (20 th c.) or Yasmina Reza’s or Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt’s contemporary dramas (21 st c.). Students will have the opportunity to read or perform passages from selected plays. They will also be involved in the creative writing of theatre scenes, role-plays or a short play in French.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:



  • have improved their speaking, communication and interaction skills in French;
  • have gained multiple disciplinary perspectives through the study of texts and documents from French theatre;
  • be able to utilise different approaches such as performance and emotions to explore the cultural aspects of literature
  • have achieved cultural awareness and be able to interact with people from different cultures;
  • be able to work effectively both independently and in groups through task-based projects.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should:

  • have developed skills in independent learning;
  • have developed skills in critical thinking and in the interpretation of texts;
  • have an understanding of the social and cultural sensitivity of language use in particular contexts;
  • be able to to be part of a team;
  • be able to listen to others and interact ;
  • have developed communication skills and communicative competence;
  • have developed self confidence;
  • be able to time manage and plan.

Last updated: 11 April 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
FREN10007 French 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
FREN20002 French 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
FREN30004 French 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
FREN30020 From Page to Stage: French Theatre
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 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: 11 April 2024

Assessment

Additional details

  • 5 journal entries as homework in French (150 words each) due in weeks 2, 4. 6, 8, 10 [10%]
  • In-class written test in French equivalent to 750 words in week 6 [20%]
  • In-class presentation in French / group performance in French equivalent to 1000 words in weeks 7 to 12 [30%]
  • Research project on theatre of 1500 words in French due in the examination period [40%]

Hurdle Requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of assessment 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: 11 April 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorVeronique Duche
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours: 2 x 1.5 hour tutorials per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019
    Last self-enrol date15 March 2019
    Census date31 March 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail10 May 2019
    Assessment period ends28 June 2019

    Semester 1 contact information

    veronique.duche@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Last updated: 11 April 2024

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    • Racine, Bérénice
    • Ionesco, La Cantatrice chauve
  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    Specialisation (formal)French Studies
    MajorFrench Studies
  • 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.

    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: 11 April 2024