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Immigration and Identity (FREN20007)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
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This subject covers topics such as exile and immigration in France, immigration policies and their direct impact on the migrant population, colonisation and decolonisation, racism and multiculturalism, French identity, nationality and citizenship. On completion of this subject, students should be able to analyse critically and synthesise coherently the arguments in the debate on immigration in France, discriminate among statements of evidence, interpretation, opinion and facts, regarding the definition and redefinition of the notions of culture, identity, and Frenchness in the context of globalisation, and compare and reflect on similar issues of immigration in other countries, in particular Australia. This subject is taught and assessed in French.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Have gained an appreciation of academic French through listening and reading and the use of oral and written French at level B2/C1 of the Common European Framework for Languages
- Have gained an overview of the history of immigration in France in the 20th century and how it has shaped and impacted on today's French society through the case study of two migrant communities
- Have gained a good understanding of the complex social, familial, cultural, political and identity issues faced by the migrants and their descendants; be able to comment on the various and often contradictory arguments discussed in the debate on Immigration in France
- Be able to appreciate and give comments on French political cartoons, films and other media related to the topic of immigration in France
- Be able to draw comparisons between the migrants' experiences in France in Both French and Australian contexts; develop the ability to reflect upon themselves as migrants, Australians and global citizens; be able to express these experiences in an insightful and creative manner
- Have gained the confidence and competence in conducting independent small research projects in the field of French Studies; retrieve, manage and critically analyse relevant research information in both French and English
- Have gained the skills to work responsibly and autonomously in a team through effective collaboration with others
- Be able to proficiently employ learning and research technologies in French and English.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically: through essay and assignment writing, tutorial discussion and class presentations
- Have developed skills in written communication: through essay and assignment preparation and writing
- 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, textual and film 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: 11 April 2024
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 |
| FREN20018 | Intensive French 3 and 4 | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
| FREN10006 | French 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| FREN20001 | French 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| FREN30003 | French 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREN30017 | Immigration and Identity | Semester 2 (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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
1 small research project [15%] and a 10 minute oral presentation [15%] equivalent to 1500 words | During the teaching period | 30% |
Written test
| During the teaching period | 30% |
A final essay
| 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. 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: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Tess Do Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 54 hours: 1 x 1-hour lecture, 1 x 2-hour film screening and 1 x 1.5-hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Additional delivery details
Entry to this subject can be met through one of the following ways:
- completion of French 4; or
- completion of French 6; or
- equivalent.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
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- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Diploma in Languages Course Graduate Diploma in Arts 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 (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.
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: 11 April 2024