Key facts
UNE unit code: FREN204
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Unit information
Contemporary French culture is rich and diverse, and exposure to its literature, film, media and music will not only broaden your cultural knowledge but also improve your comprehension and expression skills in French.
In this unit you will study a range of written, aural and visual contemporary French works and will gain an understanding of some of the social, cultural and economic factors which shape metropolitan France today.
The studied works have been selected to increase your exposure to the French language at an accessible level, and the weekly tasks, lectures and tutorials have been carefully designed to help you hone your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
This unit will enhance your understanding of French culture.
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
First language (French) speakers may not enrol in French language units except when required for (school) teaching accreditation in Australian states and territories.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- critically examine and comprehend literary texts and other cultural production in French;
- provide basic analysis and commentary on the texts studied;
- demonstrate further understanding of, and effectively employ, French vocabulary and structures found in, or appropriate to, a variety of text-types, media and cultural contexts, at an intermediate level; and
- apply extended knowledge of French and Francophone cultures and societies within the context of the texts and authors studied.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Oral presentation. No. Words: 1800 (equivalent) |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Written exercise No. Words: 1200 (equivalent) |
| Take Home Exam | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Essay (open-book) No. Words: 2000 (equivalent) |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Le quai de Ouistreham (French edition)
ISBN: 9782757824443
Aubenas, F., Points 2011
Text refers to: All offerings
Kiffe kiffe demain (French edition)
ISBN: 9782253113751
Guene, F., Livre de Poche 2006
Text refers to: All offerings
Note: Recommended material may be held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
French Grammar: Schaum's Outline Series
ISBN: 9781260120950
Coffman Crocker, M.E., McGraw-Hill 7th ed. 2018
Text refers to: All offerings
Collins Robert French Dictionary
ISBN: 9780008366698
Collins/Le Robert 11th ed. 2020
Text refers to: All offerings
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