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Medieval and Early Modern French (FREN40003)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Not available in 2024
Overview
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This subject is an introduction to research, by setting up a methodology. It aims to show the modernity of the period into consideration (French Middle Ages and Renaissance), in a double perspective, both historical and anthropological. Critical readings and analysis will be practised. Visits to the Special collections at the library are planned, as well as workshops (Paleography, Old French reading etc.).
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to synthesise an approach to a general problem in contemporary or historical culture through the use of a variety of materials in literature, history, mythography
- Have developed the ability to write articles and to build personal research projects.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Have developed research skills: through frequent and systematic use of the library and other information sources, the definition of areas of inquiry and familiarisation with research methods
- Have developed critical thinking and analytical skills: through required and recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by assessing the strength of arguments
- Be able to think in theoretical and analytical terms: through lectures, tutorial discussion, essay writing and engagement in the methodologies of the humanities and social sciences
- Have an understanding of social, political, historical and cultural contexts and international awareness/openness to the world: through the contextualisation of judgements and knowledge, developing a critical self-awareness, being open to new ideas and new aspects of French culture, and by formulating arguments
- Have developed skills in written communication: through essay and assignment preparation and writing
- Be able to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically: through essay and assignment writing, tutorial discussion and class presentations
- Have developed public speaking skills and confidence in self-expression: through tutorial participation and class presentations
- Be able to pay attention to detail: through close reading and textual analysis, essay preparation and writing, and examination revision
- Be able to time manage and plan: through managing and organizing workloads for required and recommended reading, essay and assignment completion and revision for examinations.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- GDA-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced)
- French Studies specialisation (formal) in the BH-ARTS Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours)
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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An online reflexive journal (5 entries words each) | 10% | |
In class written test
| 25% | |
Oral presentation in French and written report
| 25% | |
Final research essay
| 40% | |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures. | 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
Not available in 2024
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Additional delivery details
Only students who are admitted to the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) or fourth-year honours in French may enrol in this subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Reading material will be available through the LMS.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) French Specialisation (formal) French Studies - 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.
- 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