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New Caledonia in the 21st Century (FREN20021)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Not available in 2020
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Overview
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This course, which includes an intensive in-country component, will explore the history, politics and socio-cultural context of New Caledonia as it transitions towards possible independence from France through a series of referenda between 2014 and 2018. This will be achieved by examining the events which have led to this transition, including the independence movements in the 1970s and 80s and the Matignon and Nouméa agreements. The central theme of the course is the “common destiny” of the various peoples of New Caledonia; this theme will be examined through a series of lectures and workshops prior to departure, and a diverse program of activities on site in New Caledonia, including a visit to the Kanak Customary Senate and a stay with a Kanak community.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to reflect on and describe in oral and written French diverse aspects of New Caledonian history, politics, culture and society;
- be able to analyse the notion of “common destiny” and debate the implications of this notion for the various peoples of New Caledonia;
- be able to compare and contrast the colonial and convict pasts of Australia and New Caledonia;
- be able to show critical thinking and analysis through required and recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by assessing the strength of an argument;
- have demonstrated research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources;
- have demonstrated skills in public speaking and confidence in self-expression through seminar participation and class presentations and interaction with the local population;
- be able to show awareness of new aspects of French and Francophone culture;
- have demonstrated understanding of social, ethical and cultural contexts;
- have demonstrated international awareness and openness to the world.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to show critical thinking and analysis through required and recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by assessing the strength of an argument;
- be able to demonstrate research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources;
- be able to demonstrate understanding of social, ethical and cultural contexts;
- be able to demonstrate international awareness and openness to the world;
- show awareness of new aspects of French and Francophone culture;
- be able to demonstrate skills in public speaking and confidence in self-expression through seminar participation and class presentations and interaction with the local population.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FREN10003 | French 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
FREN20017 | French 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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 |
Please note special entry conditions apply for this subject. This subject is taught overseas. Students must make an application and obtain approval from the subject co-ordinator. Further information here.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FREN30019 | New Caledonia in the 21st Century | Not available in 2024 |
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A reflective diary
| End of the teaching period | 30% |
A research essay
| 2 Weeks after the end of teaching | 50% |
A class presentation
| During the pre-teaching period | 20% |
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. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
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
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Entry to this subject can be met through one of the following ways:
- completion of French 4; or
- completion of French 6; or
- subject to coordinator approval.
Location: Noumea, New Caledonia
Duration: 2 weeks
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Materials will be made available through the School.
- Off-campus study
This subject has an overseas component
includes diverse program of activities on site in New Caledonia
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major French Studies Specialisation (formal) French Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- 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
Last updated: 11 April 2024