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FRNC2300: French/Francophone History and Culture 1

Semester 1, 2022 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit of study will introduce students to key historical events in the French and Francophone world through a variety of visual, cinematographic, literary and artistic media. It will start from the Second World War then cover the decolonisation process up to today, focusing on several Francophone regions: the South Pacific, Vietnam, the Caribbean and West Africa.

Unit details and rules

Unit code FRNC2300
Academic unit French and Francophone Studies
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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FRNC3633 or FRNC3634 or FRNC3002 or FRNC3606 or FRNC2633 or FRNC3626
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Lea Vuong, lea.vuong@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Josephine Goldman, josephine.goldman@sydney.edu.au
Lea Vuong, lea.vuong@sydney.edu.au
Michelle Royer, michelle.royer@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Presentation group assignment Tutorial presentation (group)
Students will give presentations in class or through recorded videos.
30% Multiple weeks Equivalent to 2000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO3
Participation Participation
Students will be marked on their active participation in class
10% Ongoing Throughout semester
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO4 LO3
Assignment Research Project (Plan a Festival) 1: Proposal
Part 1: submit detailed plan (title, programme, rationale) for Festival.
20% Week 10 equivalent to 750 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Assignment Research Project (Plan a Festival) 2: Present your Festival
Festival poster using relevant, original visual and text + academic essay
40% Week 13
Due date: 30 May 2022 at 23:59
Equivalent to 3250 words
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO3 LO4
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Assignements for this unit are:

- Student presentation

- Student participation

- Research Project 1: Your festival proposal

- Research Project 2: Your festival poster and academic essay

Detailed information (e.g. assessment rubrics) and submission instructions will be provided on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

For more information see guide to grades.

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:

Please refer to information provided above.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

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.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Multiple weeks Weeks 2 to 4. Colonisation, independance and 'francophonie' in the Pacific Tutorial (8 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Weeks 5 to 8. The Nuclear question in the Francophone Pacific Tutorial (8 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Weeks 10 to 12. Environmental challenges in the Francophone Pacific Tutorial (6 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week -01 Week 1. Introduction to this semester's topic: the Francophone Pacific Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO3
Week 09 Week 9. No class on 25 April. Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 13 Week 13. Conclusion and Workshop on research project Tutorial (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4

Attendance and class requirements

Students are required to attend all weekly tutorials throughout the semester.

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 resources will be made available on Canvas

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.

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

  • LO1. have extensive knowledge in French and Francophone History and Culture
  • LO2. develop analytical and critical skills in relation to texts, artworks and films relating to French and Francophone history and culture
  • LO3. use French language skills (oral and written) to acquire theoretical tools and concepts, argue and develop ideas.
  • LO4. use creativity and academic rigour to express original points and ideas in class and in assignments

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
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

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