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From Page to Stage: French Theatre (FREN30020)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The aims of this subject are to give an in-depth understanding of the French and francophone theatre literature and to value and critically evaluate this literature. The subject will cover textual analysis of French theatre plays from the 17th century to 21st century, such as Molière’s comedies, Racine’s tragedies (17th c.), Ionesco’s absurdist dramas (20th c.) or Yasmina Reza’s or Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt’s contemporary dramas (21st c.). Students will have the opportunity to read or perform passages from selected plays. They will also be involved in the creative writing of theatre scenes, role-plays or a short play in French.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced oral and written communication skills in French and become effective French communicators
- Gain multiple disciplinary perspectives through the study of texts and documents from French theatre
- Develop a deep understanding of the historical and inter-textual references in the various French plays and texts and be able to utilise different approaches such as performance and emotions to explore the cultural aspects of literature
- Achieve cultural awareness and be able to interact confidently with people from different cultures
- Demonstrate leadership, self-direction, organisation, and confidence in individual and team-based work.
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
- Have an understanding of the social and cultural sensitivity of language use in particular contexts
- Be able to to be part of a team
- Be able to listen to others and interact
- Have developed communication skills and communicative competence
- Be able to time manage and plan.
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREN10007 | French 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| FREN20002 | French 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| FREN30004 | French 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| FREN10008 | French 7 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| FREN20019 | French 7 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| FREN30001 | French 7 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| FREN10009 | French 8 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| FREN20023 | French 8 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| FREN30022 | French 8 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREN20022 | From Page to Stage: French Theatre | 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: 14 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
5 journal entries as homework in French due in weeks 2, 4. 6, 8, 10
| From Week 2 to Week 10 | 10% |
In-class written test in French
| Week 6 | 20% |
In-class oral group presentation in French
| From Week 7 to Week 12 | 30% |
Final group performance and a reflective task in French
| During the examination period | 40% |
| 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 Nicholas Strole Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours: 2 x 1.5 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
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 14 March 2025
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:
Type Name 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 Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- 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
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: 14 March 2025