French Studies - FRENF23947
Stream Summary
Faculty: ARTSC - Faculty of Arts&Social Science
School: School of Humanities and Languages
Contact: hal@unsw.edu.au
Program: 3947 - Science / Arts
Award(s):
Bachelor of Arts (Minor)
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Stream Outline
This stream structure is for the following students:
• Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts and Business, and Bachelor of Media students commencing from 2016
• Bachelor of International Studies students commencing from 2017
The minor 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.
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.
• Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts and Business, and Bachelor of Media students commencing from 2016
• Bachelor of International Studies students commencing from 2017
The minor 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.
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 a basic user as articulated in the Common European Framework
- Recognise the varied nature of the Francophone world and its diverse cultural practices
- Recognise linguistic and cultural diversity
Stream Structure
If you wish to gain a minor stream in French Studies you must complete 24 units of credit in approved courses.
If you commence the language studies sequence at Introductory French B, you must complete a further 18 UOC in contextual courses (taught in English) or language courses.
If you commence the language studies sequence at Intermediate French B, you must complete a further 18 UOC in contextual courses (taught in English) or language courses.
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 complete a further 18 UOC in contextual courses (taught in English) or language courses.
If you commence the language studies sequence at Intermediate French B, you must complete a further 18 UOC in contextual courses (taught in English) or language courses.
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 12 UOC from the following:
- ARTS2480 Intermediate French A (6 UOC)
- ARTS2481 Intermediate French B (6 UOC)
- French Contextual Studies Courses (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 12 UOC from the following:
- ARTS3480 Advanced French A (6 UOC)
- ARTS3481 Advanced French B (6 UOC)
- 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 minor stream:
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