French 1 (FREN10004)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Winter Term
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Winter Term |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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 completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate basic skills in oral French equivalent to French at level A1 of the Common European Framework for Languages
- Demonstrate basic oral skills in written French equivalent to French at level A1 of the Common European Framework for Languages
- Demonstrate 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
- Deploy critical approaches to French and Francophone Studies as well as of general research and analytical skills
- 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
- Make 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: 14 March 2025
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: 14 March 2025
Assessment
Semester 1
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
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: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Winter Term
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
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: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 14 March 2025
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 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
- Winter Term
Coordinator Daniella Brusac 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 24 June 2024 to 11 July 2024 Last self-enrol date 27 June 2024 Census date 28 June 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 8 July 2024 Assessment period ends 12 July 2024 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: 14 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
- 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.
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
Language Placement Test required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 14 March 2025