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Overview

The major 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 … For more content click the Read More button below. There are two main components of language study. The first is a focus on the acquisition of competence in the target language. Acquiring target language competence involves a wide range of knowledge and understanding as well as skills in self-expression, both oral and written, and skills in comprehending other people's expression, both oral and written. The second component is the study of aspects of the cultures and societies associated with the French language. We draw upon other disciplines in order to inform understanding of French and Francophone cultures. These disciplines include linguistic, literary, cultural, historical and social productions. 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.

Learning Outcomes

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Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly
  • Global citizens
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
2.
Continuously acquire knowledge and skills and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
  • Scholars
3.
Explain the varied nature of the Francophone world and its diverse cultural practices, and identify political, social and/or artistic perspectives
  • Scholars
  • Global citizens
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Justify a position in relation to foundational aspects of society, culture and/or the arts
  • Scholars
  • Global citizens
  • Professionals
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Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry and analysis
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
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Collaborate effectively with others
  • Leaders
  • Professionals
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Demonstrate intercultural responsiveness
  • Global citizens
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Recognise linguistic and cultural diversity in order to examine and comprehend one's own language and culture
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
  • Global citizens
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Communicate and debate complex ideas in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
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Exhibit initiative and self-direction
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
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Critically and creatively employ disciplinary bodies of knowledge and appraise disciplinary perspectives in professional practice and/or scholarship
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
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Engage proactively with complex problems in professional practice and/or scholarship
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
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Use the French language with a level of fluency and understanding equivalent to an independent user as articulated in the Common European Framework
  • Scholars

Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Arts and Business - BArts (Bus)3444 - Arts and Business
Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) - BCom(Co-op)3554 - Commerce (Co-op)
Bachelor of Commerce (International) - BCom(Int)3558 - Commerce (International)

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 60 UOC.

If you commence at Introductory A level you must complete 60 UOC of the following courses:

  1. Introductory Language Core (12 UOC)
  2. Intermediate Language Core (12 UOC)
  3. Advanced Language Core (12 UOC)
  4. Capstone Course (6 UOC)
  5. Contextual Studies Electives (18 UOC)

If you commence at Introductory French B, you must go on to complete Advanced French B. In order to have the required 60 UOC for the major you must complete a further 30 UOC including the Capstone course and 24 UOC in Contextual Studies Electives.

If you commence at Intermediate A level you must complete 60 UOC of the following courses:

  1. Intermediate Language Core (12 UOC)
  2. Advanced Language Core (12 UOC)
  3. Capstone Course (6 UOC)
  4. Contextual or Professional Studies Electives (30 UOC including at least 18 UOC in Contextual Studies Electives)

If you commence at Intermediate French B, you must go on to complete Advanced French B. In order to have the required 60 UOC for the major you must complete a further 42 UOC including the Capstone course, at least 12 UOC in Contextual Studies Electives, and at least 12 UOC in Professional Studies Electives.

Introductory Language Core Courses

Intermediate Language Core Courses

Advanced Language Core Courses

Capstone Course

French Contextual Studies Electives

French Professional Studies Electives

Substitutions

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You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.

Additional Information

Language Studies for Commencing Mid-Year Students

If your language skills are assessed as Level A in Introductory, Advanced or Professional you cannot commence study until Term 1.

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