Espaces Francophones (FREN40004)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This subject covers a range of topics, such as the French Empire, Francophonie, Francophone cultures and literatures. On completion of this subject, students should be able to understand and appreciate the historical facts, the opposing ideologies involved in the making and consolidating of Francophone cultures, as well as the complexity of Francophone societies; identify and analyse the specificity of Francophone cultures as well as the influence of French culture in the works of French-speaking authors from regions previously protected or colonised by France.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to understand and appreciate the historical facts, the opposing ideologies involved in the making and consolidating of Francophone cultures, as well as the complexity of Francophone societies;
- be able to identify and analyse the specificity of Francophone cultures as well as the influence of French culture in the works of French-speaking authors from regions previously protected or colonised by France;
- be able to present an informed and coherent point of view in discussing and explaining facts and concepts.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed analytical and critical thinking skills;
- have an ability to see relationships, understanding and judgement;
- have public speaking skills and self confidence in self-expression through tutorial participation and through close reading, textual and film analysis.
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
- One 20 minute oral presentation subsequently written up and totaling 1,000 words due in week 6 [30%]
- One or two research assignments equivalent to 2,000 words due during semester [30%]
- One 2000 word essaydue at the end of semester [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: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Tess Do Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1 x 2-hour seminar per week over 12 weeks and 1 x 2-hour screening per week for the first six weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Only students who are admitted to the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) or fourth-year honours in French may enrol in this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) French Specialisation (formal) French Studies Informal specialisation French Studies Informal specialisation PD-ARTS French - 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022