French Studies - FRENA23987
Stream Summary
Faculty: ARTSC - Faculty of Arts&Social Science
School: School of Humanities and Languages
Contact: hal@unsw.edu.au
Program: 3987 - Science (International)
Award(s):
Bachelor of Science (International) (Minor)
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Stream Outline
The minor stream in French Studies enables students to study French at a number of levels in order to attain proficiency. Courses are offered from the introductory level to the advanced and professional levels. Students not only develop their knowledge of the French language, but also gain intercultural awareness and understanding of the French-speaking world. They study cultures, communities, societies and literature in France and the Francophone world. The French language plays a key role in expressing the cultures and identities of the places in which it is spoken. Learning French will provide students with a privileged form of access to the cultural resources and complex patterns of life in other countries. Developing competence in French will have an important place in promoting relationships and mutual understanding between countries and peoples.
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 Introductory and Intermediate 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 ARTS2480 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.
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 Introductory and Intermediate 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 ARTS2480 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
A student who wishes to gain a minor stream in French Studies must complete 36 units of credit in approved courses.
If a student commences the language studies sequence at Introductory French B, they must go on to complete Intermediate French B. In order to have the required 36 UOC for the minor a student must complete a further 18 UOC in contextual courses or Advanced French A or B.
If a student commences the language studies sequence at Intermediate French B, they must go on to complete Advanced French B. In order to have the required 36 UOC for the minor a student must complete a further 18 UOC in contextual courses or Professional French A or B or professional studies courses.
Note: A student who has achieved a higher level of study in a language course is not permitted to study a lower level language course.
A list of French Contextual and Professional Studies Courses is outlined below.
If a student commences the language studies sequence at Introductory French B, they must go on to complete Intermediate French B. In order to have the required 36 UOC for the minor a student must complete a further 18 UOC in contextual courses or Advanced French A or B.
If a student commences the language studies sequence at Intermediate French B, they must go on to complete Advanced French B. In order to have the required 36 UOC for the minor a student must complete a further 18 UOC in contextual courses or Professional French A or B or professional studies courses.
Note: A student who has achieved a higher level of study in a language course is not permitted to study a lower level language course.
A list of French Contextual and Professional Studies Courses is outlined below.
Introductory Level
Level 1
- ARTS1480 Introductory French A (6 UOC)
- ARTS1481 Introductory French B (6 UOC)
Level 2
- ARTS2480 Intermediate French A (6 UOC)
- ARTS2481 Intermediate French B (6 UOC)
And
12 UOC from any of the following:
- French Contextual Studies Courses
- ARTS3480 Advanced French A (6 UOC)
- ARTS3481 Advanced French B (6 UOC)
Intermediate Level
Level 1
- ARTS2480 Intermediate French A (6 UOC)
- ARTS2481 Intermediate French B (6 UOC)
Level 2
- ARTS3480 Advanced French A (6 UOC)
- ARTS3481 Advanced French B (6 UOC)
And
12 UOC from any of the following:
- ARTS3482 Professional French A (6 UOC)
- ARTS3483 Professional French B (6 UOC)
- French Contextual Studies Courses
- French Professional Studies Courses
French Contextual Studies Courses
- ARTS2485 French Linguistics (6 UOC)
- ARTS2487 French Popular Culture (6 UOC)
French Professional Studies Courses
- ARTS3486 Approaches to Spoken French (6 UOC)
- ARTS3487 Key French Texts (6 UOC)
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