In the Heart of the Loire Valley (FREN30018)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Off Campus
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Overview
| Availability | Winter Term - Off Campus |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This intensive three week subject will focus on one of the most creative times of French history, albeit one of the most turbulent, the Renaissance. With a series of lectures and detailed virtual site visits, this subject will examine some of the most striking examples of French Renaissance architecture, including the famed “Chateaux de la Loire” built during the late 16th century, and learn about arts and history. This course will use an interdisciplinary approach (linguistic, history, art history, botany, gastronomy etc.).
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Have gained an appreciation of academic French through the confident use of sophisticated oral and written French at level B2/C1 of the Common European Framework for Languages in real life situations
- Have built a comprehensive picture of Renaissance France and Europe
- Have gained in-depth understanding of two specialized fields in at least one of the three core areas of Renaissance French literature, art, and cultural studies
- Have additionally gained the capacity to engage in intercultural dialogue taking into consideration the diverse needs of the French Studies academic community
- Have established deep literary, historical, philosophical, linguistic and cultural connections between the Renaissance Age and contemporary society
- Be able to proficiently employ learning and research technologies in French and English
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- Show critical thinking and analysis through required and recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by assessing the strength of an argument
- Demonstrate research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources
- Demonstrate understanding of social, ethical and cultural contexts
- Demonstrate international awareness and openness to the world
- Show awareness of new aspects of French and European culture
- Demonstrate skills in public speaking and confidence in self-expression through seminar participation and class presentations
Last updated: 21 January 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREN10003 | 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 |
| FREN20017 | French 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| FREN30004 | French 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Equivalent
When the subject is run online or dual delivery, students who meet the prerequisites can self-enrol.
In alternating years, this subject is taught overseas. In those years a quota of 30 will apply. Entry into the overseas availability of the subject is by application only. Places are limited, and students may not self-enrol. Preference is given to students with higher weighted average marks. Students will also need to meet the above subject prerequisites. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend a brief interview with the subject coordinator.
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Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREN20020 | In the Heart of the Loire Valley | Winter Term (Off Campus) |
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: 21 January 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Oral presentation in French
| During the teaching period | 20% |
Reflective and meta-analytical journal in French
| During the teaching period | 30% |
A research essay written in French
| 2 Weeks after the end of teaching | 50% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials/on site visits in order to pass the 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: 21 January 2025
Dates & times
- Winter Term - Off Campus
Principal coordinator Veronique Duche Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours 62 hours - On campus: 2 x 1 hour lectures. In France: twenty site visits in Touraine and Paris (40 hours); twenty 1 x 1 hour lectures in Tourarine and Paris Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 June 2023 to 13 July 2023 Last self-enrol date 15 December 2022 Census date 7 July 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 14 July 2023 Assessment period ends 27 July 2023 Winter Term contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Additional delivery details
Entry to apply for this subject can be met through one of the following ways:
- completion of French 4; or
- completion of French 6; or
- equivalent.
When the subject is run online or dual delivery, students who meet the prerequisites can self-enrol.
In alternating years, this subject is taught overseas. In those years a quota of 30 will apply. Entry into the overseas availability of the subject is by application only. Places are limited, and students may not self-enrol. Preference is given to students with higher weighted average marks. Students will also need to meet the following pre-requisite: completion of French 4; or completion of French 6; or equivalent. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend a brief interview with the subject coordinator.
Last updated: 21 January 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Off-campus study
- 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 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
- 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.
Additional information for this subject
This subject is only available to CAP students when it is held online or dual delivery. Subject coordinator approval is required.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 21 January 2025