French Studies - FRENF14820
Stream Summary
Faculty: ARTSC - Faculty of Arts&Social Science
School: School of Humanities and Languages
Contact: hal@unsw.edu.au
Program: 4820 - Fine Arts / Arts
Award(s):
Bachelor of Arts (Major)
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Stream Outline
THIS STREAM IS FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING FROM 2016.
The major stream in French Studies enables you 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. You will not only develop your knowledge of the French language, but also gain intercultural awareness and understanding of the French-speaking world. You will 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 you 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.
This stream is available to students commencing at Introductory and Intermediate entry levels.
Placement Information
If you have prior language knowledge you will need to take an online placement evaluation so that we can assess your skills and select an appropriate level of course for you. Information about the evaluation and additional course details can be found on the web at: hal.arts.unsw.edu.au
You will not be permitted to enrol in language courses that are too easy for. If this occurs, you will be requested to change your enrolment.
If you are admitted in your 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.
The major stream in French Studies enables you 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. You will not only develop your knowledge of the French language, but also gain intercultural awareness and understanding of the French-speaking world. You will 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 you 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.
This stream is available to students commencing at Introductory and Intermediate entry levels.
Placement Information
If you have prior language knowledge you will need to take an online placement evaluation so that we can assess your skills and select an appropriate level of course for you. Information about the evaluation and additional course details can be found on the web at: hal.arts.unsw.edu.au
You will not be permitted to enrol in language courses that are too easy for. If this occurs, you will be requested to change your enrolment.
If you are admitted in your 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 Learning Outcomes
You should achieve the following learning outcomes upon the successful completion of the stream:
- Use the French language with a level of fluency and understanding equivalent to an independent user as articulated in the Common European Framework
- Explain the varied nature of the Francophone world and its diverse cultural practices, and identify political, social and/or artistic perspectives
- Recognise linguistic and cultural diversity in order to examine and comprehend one’s own language and culture
Stream Structure
If you wish to gain a major stream in French Studies you must complete 60 units of credit in approved courses including a minimum 18 UOC of Contextual Studies courses and the core courses.
If you commence the language studies sequence at Introductory French B, you must go on to complete Advanced French B. In order to have the required 60 UOC for the major you must complete a further 30 UOC including 24 UOC in contextual courses plus the capstone course.
If you commence the language studies sequence at Intermediate French B, you must go on to complete Advanced French B. In order to have the required 60 UOC for the major you must complete a further 42 UOC including at least 12 UOC in professional studies courses and at least 12 UOC in contextual courses plus the capstone course.
Note: If you have achieved a higher level of study in a language course, you are not permitted to study a lower level language course.
If you commence the language studies sequence at Introductory French B, you must go on to complete Advanced French B. In order to have the required 60 UOC for the major you must complete a further 30 UOC including 24 UOC in contextual courses plus the capstone course.
If you commence the language studies sequence at Intermediate French B, you must go on to complete Advanced French B. In order to have the required 60 UOC for the major you must complete a further 42 UOC including at least 12 UOC in professional studies courses and at least 12 UOC in contextual courses plus the capstone course.
Note: If you have achieved a higher level of study in a language course, you are not permitted to study a lower level language course.
Introductory Level
Level 1
You must complete the following Level 1 core courses:
- ARTS1480 Introductory French A (6 UOC)
- ARTS1481 Introductory French B (6 UOC)
Level 2
You must complete the following Level 2 core courses:
- ARTS2480 Intermediate French A (6 UOC)
- ARTS2481 Intermediate French B (6 UOC)
And 12 UOC from the following:
- French Contextual Studies Courses (taught in English)
Level 3
You must complete the following Level 3 core courses:
- ARTS3480 Advanced French A (6 UOC)
- ARTS3481 Advanced French B (6 UOC)
And 6 UOC from the following:
And 6 UOC from the following:
- French Contextual Studies Course (taught in English)
Intermediate Level
Level 1
You must complete the following Level 1 core courses:
- ARTS2480 Intermediate French A (6 UOC)
- ARTS2481 Intermediate French B (6 UOC)
Level 2
You must complete the following Level 2 core courses:
- ARTS3480 Advanced French A (6 UOC)
- ARTS3481 Advanced French B (6 UOC)
And 12 UOC from the following:
- French Contextual Studies Courses (taught in English)
Level 3
You must complete 6 UOC from the following:
And 18 UOC from the following:
- French Professional Studies Courses (taught in French)
- French Contextual Studies Courses (taught in English)
French Contextual Studies Courses
- ARTS2482 French Cinema and Society (6 UOC)
- ARTS2484 Lives of the Impressionists (6 UOC)
- ARTS2485 French Linguistics (6 UOC)
- ARTS2486 The French Speaking World (6 UOC)
- ARTS2487 French Popular Culture (6 UOC)
The following courses from other subject areas can also be counted towards the French Studies major stream:
French Professional Studies Courses
- ARTS3482 Professional French A (6 UOC)
- ARTS3483 Professional French B (6 UOC)
- ARTS3486 Approaches to Spoken French (6 UOC)
- ARTS3487 Key French Texts (6 UOC)
- ARTS3488 French Discourse Studies (6 UOC)
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