This course aims to enhance students' communication skills through improved listening and reading comprehension, as well as oral and written expression. The curriculum delves into modern French grammar and vocabulary, offering training and reflection on language learning strategies. In addition to language proficiency, the course exposes students to the latest trends in French literature, film, and culture, with a special emphasis on the 20th-century history of French-speaking regions. Students will explore topics such as postcolonialism and its portrayal in various cultural mediums like literature, film, and museums. They will also be encouraged to connect this cultural content to their personal cultural backgrounds
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- describe unpredictable situations clearly, and explain the main points in an idea or problem with reasonable precision;
- express viewpoints and develop arguments without much conspicuous searching for words, using some complex sentence forms;
- understand, analyse, and critique a range of literary, historical, and cinematic texts in the context of French-speaking cultures;
- demonstrate an understanding of the 20th-century history of French-speaking countries; and
- demonstrate broad expertise in critical thinking, understanding, synthesizing, and interpreting increasingly complex or abstract cultural topics, and communicating their own views using appropriate discursive and argumentative registers.
Indicative Assessment
- 1 oral presentation 10 minutes (20) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- 1 end-of-semester essay (1000 words) (20) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- 2 in-class tests: 50 minutes, 20% each (40) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Homework assignments (300-400 words) (10) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Participation (10) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time comprising:
a) 42 hours of contact over 12 weeks, including peer-to-peer and tutorial activities; and
b) 88 hours of independent and group work.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
N/A Minor Amendments Only
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.
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8560 | 27 Jul 2026 | 03 Aug 2026 | 31 Aug 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 | In Person | N/A |