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French 7 (FREN10008)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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This subject rounds out the study of French by examining traditions that have shaped the understanding of what “French” is for French speakers around the world. In this subject, students will develop advanced written and oral skills in French. Students will learn how to structure and present developed texts of various genres. This will be done working with the theme, “The culture of the language” in which French is viewed not only as the principal vehicle of French culture; it is also an object represented in and by that culture.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should:
- Use sophisticated oral French at level B2/C1 of the Common European Framework for Languages.
- Use sophisticated written French at level B2/C1 of the Common European Framework for Languages.
- Identify three specialised fields (19th, 20th, 21st century) in at least one of the three core areas of French literature, linguistics, and cultural (cinema) studies
- Describe the wider literary or linguistic methods used in the specialist fields of French Studies (eg close reading) by developing analytical skills
- Reflect on their identity as a multicultural and multilingual person and as a global citizen
- Locate pertinent research literature in both French and English through self-directed small research projects.
- Use learning and research technologies in French and English.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- Have started to develop research skills - through frequent use of the library and other information sources, the definition of areas of inquiry and familiarisation with research methods
- Have started to develop critical thinking and analytical skills - through required and recommended reading, text writing and tutorial discussion, and by assessing the strength of arguments
- Be able to communicate effectively in a range of written and oral genres in professional contexts
- Develop a critical awareness/openness to a global world - through the contextualisation of opinions and knowledge - and be able to discuss social, political, historical and cultural contexts
- Be able to identify and formulate arguments intelligibly through assignment writing, tutorial discussion and class presentations.
Last updated: 31 January 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.
https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/school-of-languages-and-linguistics/resources/language-placement-testing
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FREN20019 | French 7 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
FREN30001 | French 7 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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An oral presentation in French
| From Week 8 to Week 12 | 25% |
A written task in French
| From Week 5 to Week 8 | 30% |
A creative writing task in French
| End of semester | 35% |
4 online quizzes
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
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: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Sandrine Michel 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
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
- Material prepared by the French Program
- Fred Vargas, Salut et liberté. suivi de La Nuit des brutes (Paris, Flammarion, Coll Librio n° 547).
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Arts Course Graduate Diploma in Arts Course Diploma in Languages Major French Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- 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
- 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: 31 January 2024