Handbook home
French and Francophone Cultural Studies (FREN20016)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Not available in 2024
Overview
Fees | Look up fees |
---|
This subject aims to consolidate and enhance the overall language competencies that students from the beginner and intermediate streams have previously acquired in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students will be introduced to the rich history and diversity of the Francophonie, and invited to explore a series of culturally and linguistically diverse Francophone communities around the world. Through their research projects, the weekly reading, discussions and analysis of a wide range of authentic materials (such as short stories, graphic novels, articles, songs, documentaries, films, interviews, news clips, etc.), students will develop effective and appropriate learning and research strategies such that they become independent and competent users of French.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to use their knowledge of French to read, write, listen and speak confidently and independently on a given specific topic
- Be able to read and understand B1/B2 texts on a specific topic in French fluently, without recourse to translation
- Have learned to use their French reading skills independently to build up contextual information about what they are reading. This includes learning to use monolingual dictionaries and encyclopedias
- Develop their capacity to undertake independent and original research in French. This includes learning to use citations and references
- Be able to critically integrate their knowledge about French and Francophone cultures in their use of the language.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- Have developed effective language and research skills
- Be able to time manage and plan
- Have developed critical thinking and analytical skills
- Be able to pay attention to detail.
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
FREN10001 | French 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
FREN20015 | French 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
FREN20018 | Intensive French 3 and 4 | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
FREN10003 | French 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
FREN20017 | French 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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
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: 19 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
---|---|---|
One or more in-class written assignments
| During the teaching period | 30% |
A written research project and an oral presentation
| During the teaching period | 40% |
A final exam (equivalent to 1500 words)
| During the examination period | 30% |
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: 19 March 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2024
Time commitment details
170 hours
What do these dates mean
Visit this webpage to find out about these key dates, including how they impact on:
- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Additional delivery details
Entry to this subject can be met through one of the following ways:
- completion of French 3; or
- equivalent.
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Materials will be made available through the School.
- 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 (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: 19 March 2024