Romanticism to Decadence: French Novels (FREN30005)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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In this subject students will study a selection of novels from the 19th century, analysing their narrative structures, and developing an awareness of their social and political contexts. Various theories of narrative will be used to facilitate an understanding of the evolution of the French novel from Romanticism to Decadence. At the end of this subject students should be able to analyse the narrative structure of various novels and have a better understanding of nineteenth-century French literature.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:

  • Have gained a better appreciation of academic French through the confident use of sophisticated oral and written French at level B2/C1 of the Common European Framework for Languages
  • Have gained an overview of one specialized field (19th Century France) in at least one of the three core areas of French literature, linguistics, and cultural studies
  • Have further consolidated their understanding of the wider literary or linguistic methods used in the specialist fields of French Studies (i.e close reading, essay writing) as well as of general research and analytical skills
  • Be able to further reflect on their identity as a bicultural and bilingual person and as a global citizen
  • Have consolidated their ability to write small research essays in the field of French Studies and to locate and to use relevant research literature in both French and English
  • Be able to reflect critically on their research essay
  • Be able to make very good use of learning and research technologies in French and English.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should:

  • Be able to analyse the narrative structure of a series of 19th and 20th century novels
  • Be able to demonstrate critical awareness of the social, political and ideological context of these novels.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

One of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
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
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

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
FREN20003 Romanticism to Decadence: French Novels
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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

2 x quizzes

During the teaching period10%

Group oral presentation

  • 1000 words
During the teaching period20%

In-class written test (x2)

  • 1000 words
During the teaching period30%

Final essay including academic sources

  • 2000 words
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 periodN/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 semesterN/A

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorBertrand Bourgeois
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours: 2 x 1.5 hour seminars per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025
    Last self-enrol date14 March 2025
    Census date31 March 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025
    Assessment period ends27 June 2025

    Semester 1 contact information

    bbo@unimelb.edu.au

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: 14 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 14 March 2025