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French 1 (FREN10004)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Winter Term
Overview
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This subject offers students an introduction to the study of language and culture in the French Studies discipline. The subject is designed to equip students who have little or no previous study of the French language with the skills necessary to become independent language learners, and to develop awareness and understanding of French-speaking cultures throughout the world. While developing mastery of the basic grammatical structures of the language, students will begin interpreting and discussing authentic documents in French, including short written texts, for example poems and proverbs, and audiovisual material such as songs and advertisements. Class work and assessment will focus on the development of reading and writing skills via the interpretation of authentic texts, and also on oral communication skills, including listening comprehension, pronunciation, and discussion of the texts studied. Students will undertake a group project on an aspect of French-speaking cultures. Throughout the semester, students will develop increasing autonomy in their study of the French language and French-speaking cultures throughout the world.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Have developed basic skills in French, incorporating reading and writing, speaking and listening comprehension equivalent to oral and written French at level A1 of the Common European Framework for Languages
- Have gained an understanding of key issues and concepts in one or more of the four core areas of modern French and Francophone literature, linguistics, cinema and cultural studies
- Have gained an understanding of critical approaches to French and Francophone Studies as well as of general research and analytical skills
- Be able to reflect on their position as a developing multicultural person and as a global citizen through the analysis of the social and cultural processes represented in the French and Francophone texts and films studied
- Have learned to do self-directed small research projects in the field of French and Francophone Studies
- Have made wide use of learning and research technologies in French and English
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
- Be able to understand the social and cultural sensitivity of language use in particular contexts
- Be able to appreciate different cultural contexts present in French-speaking communities
- Be able to time manage and plan: through managing and organising workloads for required and recommended reading, essay and assignment completion and revision for examinations
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All students enrolling in French for the first time are required to complete the online language questionnaire/ placement test at the link below. This applies to all students, from total beginners through to formal study, such as VCE or equivalent, or informally through family or overseas travel. Upon completion of the placement test, students will receive an email with the outcome and entry point. Within 5 working days of receiving the email, study plans will be updated and students will be able to self-enrol into the first subject of their entry point. The results of the test are binding and enrolment can only be changed with approval from the coordinator of the language major.
It is recommended that students undertake the language placement test at least two weeks prior to the commencement of semester.
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: 19 March 2024
Assessment
Semester 1
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One continuous written assignment
| During the teaching period | 10% |
Two Listening Comprehension Tests equivalent to 500 words due in Weeks 5 and 12
| From Week 5 to Week 12 | 20% |
One Mid-Semester Written test
| Week 7 | 20% |
One In-Class Oral Presentation, equivalent to 1000 words due in Week 9 and 10
| From Week 9 to Week 10 | 25% |
One final exam, equivalent to 1500 words
| During the examination period | 25% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of work must be submitted to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Winter Term
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One Mid-Semester Written test
| Week 7 | 20% |
One continuous written assignment
| During the teaching period | 10% |
Two Listening Comprehension Tests equivalent to 500 words due in Weeks 1 and 3
| From Week 1 to Week 3 | 20% |
One Mid-Semester Written test
| Week 2 | 20% |
One In-Class Oral Presentation, equivalent to 1000 words
| During the teaching period | 25% |
One final exam, equivalent to 1500 words
| After the intensive teaching period in Week 3 | 25% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of 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: 19 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Tess Do Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours: 2 x 2-hour tutorials per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
- Winter Term
Coordinator Patrick Kennedy Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours: 4 x 2.5 hour and 4 x 2 hour tutorials per week for 2.5 weeks and 1 x 3 hour tutorial for the last teaching day. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 June 2023 to 13 July 2023 Last self-enrol date 29 June 2023 Census date 30 June 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 July 2023 Assessment period ends 14 July 2023 Winter Term contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Additional delivery details
Any student who has ever presented for Year 12 French, or who has four or five years of high-school French (or equivalent), is ineligible for this subject.
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Girardet, Jacky, Pécheur, Jacques, Gibbe, Collette, and Parizet, Marie-Louise, ‘’Tendances A1, Méthode de français’’, Clé International, 2016. (Textbook, e-book, Cahier d’activités)
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major French Studies Specialisation (formal) French Studies Breadth Track French - Entry Point 1 - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- 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 (Production)
- 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
- 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: 19 March 2024