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French Thesis Part 1 (FREN40010)

HonoursPoints: 25Dual-Delivery (Parkville)

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Overview

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A thesis on a topic approved by the French program Honours coordinator.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:



  • have understood and applied the relevant research methods in their chosen field of French studies;
  • have achieved the level of linguistic and methodological competency required for postgraduate studies in French; and
  • have demonstrated their ability to do guided research at Honours level.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should:

  • be able to demonstrate research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources;
  • be able to show critical thinking and analysis through recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by determining the strength of an argument; and
  • be able to demonstrate understanding of social, ethical and cultural context through the contextualisation of judgements, developing a critical self-awareness, being open to new ideas and possibilities and by constructing an argument.

Last updated: 12 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

This subject is only available to students enrolled in a BH-Arts, Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours) or a GD-Arts, Graduate Diploma (Advanced).

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
FREN40009 French Thesis No longer available

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: 12 November 2022

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

A thesis of 12,000 words if written in French or 15,000 words if written in English

  • 12,000-15,000 words
Due in the second semester of enrolment100%

Additional details

This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. FREN40010 and FREN40011 together):

Last updated: 12 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorTess Do
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Parkville)
    Contact hoursRegular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor(s) as arranged. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration.
    Total time commitment680 hours
    Teaching period28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022
    Last self-enrol date11 March 2022
    Census date31 March 2022
    Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022
    Assessment period ends24 June 2022

    Semester 1 contact information

    Email: dot@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorTess Do
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Parkville)
    Contact hoursRegular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor(s) as arranged. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration.
    Total time commitment680 hours
    Teaching period25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022
    Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022
    Census date31 August 2022
    Last date to withdraw without fail23 September 2022
    Assessment period ends18 November 2022

    Semester 2 contact information

    Email: dot@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

This subject is taught over two consecutive semesters. Total time commitment for the subject is approximately 680 hours, inclusive of two semesters (thesis Part 1 and Part 2).

Additional delivery details

This is part of a 50 point thesis subject, continuing over two consecutive study periods.

Students are required to enrol in:

  • FREN40010 French Thesis Part 1 (25 points) and
  • FREN40011 French Thesis Part 2 (25 points), consecutively.

Students will receive a ‘CNT’ grade in the part 1 and results will be entered if and when both part 1 and 2 are completed.

Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (FREN40010 and FREN40011).

Last updated: 12 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    Specialisation (formal)French Studies
  • Links to additional information

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

Last updated: 12 November 2022