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The French Pacific in a Global Context (FREN30019)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Off Campus
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Winter Term
Overview
Availability(Quotas apply) | Winter Term - Off Campus |
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This subject, which includes an intensive in-country component, will explore the history, politics and socio-cultural contexts of the French-speaking Pacific. The selected destination will vary. Typically, the in-country component will take place in New Caledonia or French Polynesia. Please contact the subject coordinator for more information. In the selected French Pacific region, students will be exposed to a diverse program of activities and numerous opportunities to interact with local institutions, artists and the local population to develop greater insights into the multiplicity of perspectives and identities in the chosen region. Challenges associated with sustainable development, health and globalisation will also be considered. The selected French Pacific region will also be examined through a series of lectures and workshops delivered on campus prior to departure. The subject will be conducted in French.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to reflect on and describe in oral and written French diverse aspects of the history, politics, culture and society of the French Pacific region
- Be able to compare and contrast the colonial pasts of Australia and of New Caledonia and/or French Polynesia
- Be able to show in depth critical thinking and analysis through required and recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by assessing the strength of an argument
- Have demonstrated advanced research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources
- Have demonstrated skills in public speaking and confidence in self-expression through seminar participation and class presentations and interaction with the local population
- Be able to show awareness of new aspects of French and Francophone culture
- Have demonstrated understanding of social, ethical and cultural contexts
- Have demonstrated international awareness and openness to the world.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to show critical thinking and analysis through required and recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by assessing the strength of an argument
- Be able to demonstrate research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources
- Be able to demonstrate understanding of social, ethical and cultural contexts
- Be able to demonstrate international awareness and openness to the world
- Show awareness of new aspects of French and Francophone culture
- Be able to demonstrate skills in public speaking and confidence in self-expression through seminar participation and class presentations and interaction with the local population.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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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 |
Please note special entry conditions apply for this subject. This subject is taught overseas. Students must make an application and obtain approval from the subject co-ordinator. Please see this page for further information including application open/close dates:
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FREN20021 | The French Pacific in a Global Context | Winter Term (Off Campus) |
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 |
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A reflective diary
| At the end of the intensive | 30% |
A research essay
| 2 weeks after the intensive | 60% |
A fieldwork/site visit report with relevant bibliography
| During the intensive | 10% |
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
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Winter Term - Off Campus
Coordinator Diane de Saint Leger Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours 6 x 2-hour seminars in Melbourne during semester 1. 6 x 2-hour lectures at the University of New Caledonia; 8 site visits in Noumea and the Nothern Province, New Caledonia and 8 x 1.5 hour lectures to accompany visits during the Winter break. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 June 2024 to 8 July 2024 Last self-enrol date 27 June 2024 Census date 5 July 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 July 2024 Assessment period ends 19 July 2024 Winter Term contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Additional delivery details
This subject has a quota of 16 students across both subject codes (FREN20021 and FREN30019). Selection is based on academic merit and application. For more information please contact the subject coordinator.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Materials will be made available through the School.
- Off-campus study
This subject has an overseas component
Includes a diverse program of activities on site in New Caledonia and/or French Polynesia
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Diploma in Languages Major French Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- 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
Last updated: 11 April 2024