This course will explore the way in which media representation reflects and influences contemporary French society. We will cover some of the most topical issues in France today, such as the rise of far right movements, immigration and religious controversies, and debates on the future of the EU. As well as deepening students' understanding of French culture and society, the course is also designed to consolidate and extend speaking, listening, writing and reading skills in French through the in-depth critical study of televised news, radio, and online news media. Students who have completed this course will demonstrate advanced levels of linguistic expression in French, in addition to substantial discipline-based research skills and extensive knowledge of contemporary French media and society.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- demonstrate in-depth familiarity with the content, and political and socio-cultural orientation of the main French magazines, online news media, televised news and radio;
- display a comprehensive understanding of how media representation contributes to the shaping of public opinion in France;
- write and speak persuasively regarding personal opinions on topics covered;
- demonstrate an advanced level of reading comprehension and writing in French;
- demonstrate an advanced level of listening and speaking skills in French; and
- conduct extensive research into issues of contemporary relevance in French society.
Indicative Assessment
- Oral debate (20 mins) (30) [LO 1,2,3,5]
- In-class listening comprehension test (50 mins) (20) [LO 1,2,5]
- Written assignment (2500-3000 words) (40) [LO 1,2,3,4,6]
- Class participation (10) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:
a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 3 hours of class time per week, and
b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Written and audio-visual materials will be posted on Wattle as required throughout the semester.Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $3630 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $5580 |
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