Outline

Overview

This unit will explore how visual cultures have interacted with society in the French and Francophone worlds from 1945 until today. It will examine how key socio-political and cultural events have been represented in film and visual arts and, in turn, how they have shaped social realities since the end of the Second World War. In this unit, students will explore major concepts, theories and methods to examine and analyse French and Francophone cultures as expressed through film and visual arts.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	French and Francophone Studies
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	FRNC1632 or FRNC2633 or FRNC3002 or FRNC3626 or FRNC3633
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	FRNC2802 or FRNC2681 or FRNC3690 or FRNC3693
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Clara Sitbon, clara.sitbon@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Clara Sitbon, clara.sitbon@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Victoria Souliman, victoria.souliman@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 1 September 2025

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length	Use of AI
Interactive oral	Interactive Oral Assessment interactive oral assessment with submitted component	20%	Multiple weeks	eq 1250 wds	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
Contribution	Reflection on Visual Cultures Early Feedback Task	0%	Week 03 Due date: 23 Aug 2025 at 23:59 Closing date: 31 Aug 2025	around 100 wds	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Research analysis	Research Project Part 1 Visual and cultural analysis of Olympics Tableau	15%	Week 05 Due date: 07 Sep 2025 at 23:59 Closing date: 21 Sep 2025	1000 wds	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Creative work	Research Project Part 2 Collaborative expansion of individual analysis	15%	Week 08 Due date: 28 Sep 2025 at 23:59 Closing date: 12 Oct 2025	eq 1000 wds	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Presentation in class group presentation with submitted component	20%	Week 11	eq 1250 wds	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Written work	Written Assignment Written assessment : theoretical deep dive into chosen tableau	20%	Week 13 Due date: 09 Nov 2025 at 23:59 Closing date: 23 Nov 2025	1500 wds	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Contribution	Seminar preparation & Class participation Seminar preparation & Class participation	10%	Weekly	N/A	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ? = early feedback task ?

Early feedback task

This unit includes an early feedback task, designed to give you feedback prior to the census date for this unit. Details are provided in the Canvas site and your result will be recorded in your Marks page. It is important that you actively engage with this task so that the University can support you to be successful in this unit.

Assessment summary

Week	Assessment	What You're Doing	Due Date/Time
Week 5	Research Project Part 1 (Individual)	Establishing your tableau expertise	Sunday 7 September 23:59
Weeks 6-10	Interactive Orals (Individual)	Reflecting on growing understanding
Week 8	Research Project Part 2 (Group)	Expanding with group collaboration	Sunday 28 September 23:59
Week 11	Group Presentation (Group)	Bringing your reframing to life	In class Wednesday 22 October
Week 13	Written Assignment (Individual)	Deep dive into one fascinating aspect	Sunday 9 November 23:59

Assessment criteria

All assessment must be completed.

Result code	Result name	Mark range	Description
HD	High distinction	85 - 100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
DI	Distinction	75 - 84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
CR	Credit	65 - 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
PS	Pass	50 - 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
FA	Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

You can use generative AI tools for open assessments. Restrictions on AI use apply to secure, supervised assessments used to confirm if students have met specific learning outcomes.

Refer to the assessment table above to see if AI is allowed, for assessments in this unit and check Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks and AI use.

If you use AI, you must always acknowledge it. Misusing AI may lead to a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

-5 % penalty per calendar day late. For group submissions, the late penalty will be applied to all students in the group.

Academic integrity

The University expects students to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

Our website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. This includes advice on how to avoid common breaches of academic integrity. Ensure that you have completed the Academic Honesty Education Module (AHEM) which is mandatory for all commencing coursework students

Penalties for serious breaches can significantly impact your studies and your career after graduation. It is important that you speak with your unit coordinator if you need help with completing assessments.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Présentation du cours et définitions: qu'entend-on par culture(s) visuelle(s)?	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 02	Mettre en scène la ville : Paris toile de fond, Paris spectacle	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 03	Techniques d'analyse visuelle ; Introduction aux tableaux olympiques	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 04	Le cabaret en héritage - Tableau 2: Enchanté	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 05	Représentations visuelles de transgressions linguistiques - Tableau 5: Egalité	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 06	Le corps performatif: Perspectives queers et décoloniales	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 07	Le corps performatif - Tableau 3: Synchronicité	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 08	Construction visuelle de l'identité nationale - Tableau 7: Sororité	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 09	Unis dans la diversité - Tableau 9: Festivité (Partie 2)	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 10	Unis dans la diversité - Le drag: un art de résistance politique?	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 11	Présentations Orales	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 12	Bilan: Les JO de Paris 2024: quelles représentations visuelles de la France à l'international?	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 13	Atelier: approfondissement théorique de votre tableau choisi	Tutorial (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance requirements reflect Resolutions of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences on attendance (Part 3, Section 9, paragraphs 2 and 3)

(2): "Students are expected to attend a minimum of 90% of timetabled activities for a unit of study, unless granted exemption by the Dean. The Dean may determine that a student fails a unit of study because of inadequate attendance."

(3): "The case of any formally enrolled student who is absent from 50% or more of classes, regardless of the reasons for the absence, will be automatically referred to the end-of-semester departmental examiners’ meeting for a determination as to whether the student should pass or fail the unit, or, if a pass is awarded, the level of penalty that should be applied."

Class requirements are commensurate with the University's Coursework Policy (2021).

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All required readings will be provided on Canvas and through the university library.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of visual cultures in French and Francophone contexts,
LO2. understand the interactions between socio-political and cultural events,
LO3. demonstrate an understanding of major concepts, theories and methods useful to analyse French and Francophone cultures,
LO4. undertake research in visual arts.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

This unit is in its third iteration, and its designed was amended to reflect latest developments in educational pedagogy as well as student feedback from the previous iteration, and to add more contemporary materials.

Additional information

Disclaimer

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Early feedback task

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

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Useful links

FRNC2100: French and Francophone Visual Cultures 1

Semester 2, 2025 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Early feedback task

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links