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Advanced French Studies - FRENB13456
Stream Summary
Faculty: ARTSC - Faculty of Arts&Social Science
School: School of International Studies
Contact: intlstudies@unsw.edu.au
Program: 3456 - Music / Arts
Award(s):
Bachelor of Arts (Major)
Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions
Stream Outline
There are two main components of language study. The first is a focus on the acquisition of competence in the target language. Acquiring target language competence involves a wide range of knowledge and understanding as well as skills in self-expression, both oral and written, and skills in comprehending other people’s expression, both oral and written. The second component is the study of aspects of the cultures and societies associated with the French language. We draw upon other disciplines in order to inform understanding of French and Francophone cultures. These disciplines include linguistic, literary, cultural, historical and social productions. Via the study of the French language and associated disciplines, we aim:
1. to foster understanding of the experiences and world-views of French and Francophone cultures;
2. to develop informed understanding of human experiences, cultures, and societies where French is spoken;
3. to enable students to place contemporary Australian society and culture in an historical and comparative context vis-à-vis French and Francophone societies and cultures;
4. to develop the skills of critical, creative, and imaginative thinking about French and Francophone societies, cultures, and the arts;
5. to promote the techniques and value of reasoned and open-minded discussion and debate.
This stream is available to students commencing at Advanced and Professional entry levels.
Placement Information
Students who wish to enrol in a language course without completing the necessary prerequisites are required to complete an online placement application form before the commencement of the semester.
For more information, please see the School Website.
For students admitted in their first year of study to ARTS3480 or higher on the grounds of ability and/or previous study, such courses will be counted as Level 1 courses in terms of degree requirements.
Stream Structure
If a student commences Professional Level with Professional French B, they must complete a Professional Studies course in place of Professional French A to meet the requirements of 24 UOC at the Professional Level.
A list of French Contextual and Professional Studies Courses is outlined below.
Advanced Level
- ARTS3480 Advanced French A (6 UOC)
- ARTS3481 Advanced French B (6 UOC)
- ARTS3482 Professional French A (6 UOC)
- ARTS3483 Professional French B (6 UOC)
- French Contextual Studies Courses (6 UOC)
- French Professional Studies Courses (12 UOC)
- French Contextual Studies Course (6 UOC)
- ARTS3485 French Studies Capstone (6 UOC) (Compulsory)
Professional Level
- ARTS3482 Professional French A (6 UOC)
- ARTS3483 Professional French B (6 UOC)
- French Professional Studies Courses (12 UOC)
- French Contextual Studies Course (6 UOC)
24 UOC from the following:
- French Professional Studies Courses
- French Contextual Studies Courses
- ARTS3485 French Studies Capstone (6 UOC) (Compulsory)
French Contextual Studies Courses
- ARTS2482 French Cinema and Society (6 UOC)
- ARTS2485 French Linguistics (6 UOC)
French Professional Studies Courses
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