French Studies - FRENC13968
Stream Summary
Faculty: ARTSC - Faculty of Arts&Social Science
School: School of Humanities and Languages
Contact: hal@unsw.edu.au
Program: 3968 - Computer Science / Arts
Award(s):
Bachelor of Arts (Major)
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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 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
If a student commences the language studies sequence at Introductory French B, they must go on to complete Advanced French B. In order to have the required 54 UOC for the major a student must complete a further 24 UOC including 18 UOC in contextual courses plus the capstone course.
If a student commences the language studies sequence at Intermediate French B, they must go on to complete Professional French B. In order to have the required 54 UOC for the major a student must complete a further 24 UOC including 18 UOC in contextual courses plus the capstone course.
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 Courses is outlined below.
Introductory Level
- ARTS1480 Introductory French A (6 UOC)
- ARTS1481 Introductory French B (6 UOC)
- ARTS2480 Intermediate French A (6 UOC)
- ARTS2481 Intermediate French B (6 UOC)
- French Contextual Studies Courses (6 UOC)
- ARTS3480 Advanced French A (6 UOC)
- ARTS3481 Advanced French B (6 UOC)
- French Contextual Studies Course (6 UOC)
- ARTS3991 Arts and Social Sciences Capstone (6 UOC) (Compulsory)
Intermediate Level
- ARTS2480 Intermediate French A (6 UOC)
- ARTS2481 Intermediate French B (6 UOC)
- ARTS3480 Advanced French A (6 UOC)
- ARTS3481 Advanced French B (6 UOC)
- French Contextual Studies Course (6 UOC)
- ARTS3482 Professional French A (6 UOC)
- ARTS3483 Professional French B (6 UOC)
- French Contextual Studies Course (6 UOC)
- ARTS3991 Arts and Social Sciences Capstone (6 UOC) (Compulsory)
French Contextual Studies Courses
- ARTS2485 French Linguistics (6 UOC)
- ARTS2487 French Popular Culture (6 UOC)