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Overview

This specialisation is for students commencing from 2023. The major specialisation 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 … 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 specialisation is available to students commencing at Introductory and Intermediate entry levels.

Learning Outcomes

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Articulate French Studies theories and practices and integrate them with cross-disciplinary concerns and connections.
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Articulate a broad and coherent understanding of French and Francophone societies and cultures in their diverse linguistic and cultural practices, from multiple perspectives.
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Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry into French and Francophone societies and cultures.
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Communicate in French with a level of proficiency equivalent to an “independent user” as articulated in the common European framework.
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Critically and creatively employ French Studies knowledge and the French language in order to engage proactively with complex problems in professional practice, civic life and/or scholarship.
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Reflect on linguistic and cultural diversity with reference to one’s own language and culture.
  • Professionals
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Collaborate effectively with others and engage sensitively with diverse cultural perspectives.
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  • Leaders
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Communicate and debate complex ideas using a variety of suitable media.
  • Leaders
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Exhibit initiative and self-direction to continuously acquire knowledge and skills.
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Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly.
  • Global citizens
  • Professionals
  • 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 Commerce (Co-op) - BCom(Co-op)3554 - Commerce (Co-op)
Bachelor of Commerce (International) - BCom(Int)3558 - Commerce (International)

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 48 UOC.

If you commence at Introductory Level you must complete 48 UOC of the following courses:

  1. Introductory Language Core (12 UOC)
  2. Intermediate Language Core (12 UOC)
  3. Advanced Language Core (12 UOC)
  4. Upper-Level Prescribed Electives (12 UOC)

If you commence at Intermediate Level you must complete 48 UOC of the following courses:

  1. Intermediate Language Core (12 UOC)
  2. Advanced Language Core (12 UOC)
  3. Professional Level Courses (12 UOC)
  4. Upper-Level Prescribed Electives (12 UOC)

Introductory Language Core Courses

Intermediate Language Core Courses

Advanced Language Core Courses

Upper-Level Prescribed Electives

Professional Level Courses

Substitutions

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.

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

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: School of Humanities and Languages - Language Placements

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.

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