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Overview

This specialisation is for students commencing from 2023. The minor 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.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Articulate French Studies theories and practices.
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2.
Articulate a general understanding of French and Francophone societies and cultures.
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3.
Undertake independent scholarly enquiry and analysis about French and Francophone societies and cultures.
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4.
Communicate in French with a level of competency equivalent to a “basic user” as articulated in the common European framework.
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Employ French Studies knowledge to engage with problems in professional practice, civil life and/or scholarship.
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6.
Recognise linguistic and cultural diversity.
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Collaborate effectively with others and engage sensitively with diverse cultural perspectives.
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Communicate complex ideas using a variety of suitable media.
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Exhibit initiative and self-direction to acquire knowledge and skills.
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10.
Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly.
  • Global citizens
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Graduate Capabilities

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

Bachelor of Social Sciences - BSocSci3325 - Social Sciences
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3341 - Media
Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom3502 - Commerce
Bachelor of Economics - BEc3543 - Economics
Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) - BCom(Co-op)3554 - Commerce (Co-op)
Bachelor of Commerce (International) - BCom(Int)3558 - Commerce (International)
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) - BAdvSci(Hons)3962 - Advanced Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science - BSc3970 - Science
Bachelor of Science (International) - BSc(International)3987 - Science (International)
Bachelor of Design - BDes4825 - Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA4830 - Fine Arts

Specialisation Structure

You must complete 36 UOC. This specialisation is available to students commencing at Introductory and Intermediate entry levels.

If you commence at Introductory Level you must complete 36 UOC of the following courses:

  1. Introductory Language Core (12 UOC)
  2. Intermediate Language Core (12 UOC)
  3. Advanced Language Core (6 UOC)
  4. Advanced Language Core or Upper-Level Prescribed Electives (6 UOC)

If you commence at Intermediate Level you must complete 36 UOC of the following courses:

  1. Intermediate Language Core (12 UOC)
  2. Advanced Language Core (12 UOC)
  3. Professional Language Core (6 UOC)
  4. Professional Language Core or Upper-Level Prescribed Electives (6 UOC)

Introductory Language Core Courses

Intermediate Language Core Courses

Advanced Language Core Courses

Professional Language Core Courses

Upper-Level Prescribed Electives

Commencing Mid-Year

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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 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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