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From Page to Stage: French Theatre (FREN20022)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Not available in 2021
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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
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FREN10007 | French 6 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
FREN20002 | French 6 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
FREN30004 | French 6 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FREN30020 | From Page to Stage: French Theatre | 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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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5 journal entries as homework in French due in weeks 2, 4. 6, 8, 10
| From Week 2 to Week 10 | 10% |
In-class written test in French
| Week 6 | 20% |
In-class group oral presentation in French
| From Week 7 to Week 12 | 30% |
Final theatre performance in French
| 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 assessment 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 2021
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:
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 Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- 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
- 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