This course aims to continue developing students' communicative competence in French and enhancing their capacity to critically reflect on francophone cultures and societies at the advanced level. Drawing on a variety of authentic texts, including fiction, non-fiction and audio-visual materials from the 19th century to the present day, the course covers topics in advanced French grammar and expression in context. Through study of these texts and the varying cultural and historical frameworks with which they are in dialogue, we will develop your critical reading skills, deepen your knowledge of French grammar and refine your written and oral expression. The course centres on interactive language development tasks, such as pair and group work, and includes the study of longer and more complex texts, oral development work, and listening comprehension exercises. Through these exercises you will expand your knowledge of the wider francophone world, past and present.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- critically reflect on a range of topical issues in French-speaking societies with relevant and well-informed cultural references, analyse different styles, genres and registers, and recognise implicit meaning in a variety of literary and other (written and aural) texts;
- identify and analyse the function of complex grammar, discursive structures, organizational patterns and connectors in context and demonstrate controlled use of these elements;
- conduct a small research project involving the identification of a research topic, the critical review of relevant literature, and the write-up of a research essay;
- provide critical feedback on the written work of classmates in collaborative peer-to-peer sessions; and
- reflect on progress as learners.
Indicative Assessment
- Oral exam (7-10 minutes) (20) [LO 1,2,5]
- In-class written assignment (800 words) (20) [LO 1,2]
- Two in-class grammar tests (1.5 hours x2) (30) [LO 2,5]
- Peer-to-peer writing workshop (1000 words) (15) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Participation and preparation/ Independent learning journal) (15) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:
a) 42 hours of class time per semester, and
b) 88 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
See Class Summary
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $4320 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $5580 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8764 | 21 Jul 2025 | 28 Jul 2025 | 31 Aug 2025 | 24 Oct 2025 | In Person | N/A |