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FRNC3101: Practical Approaches to French 2

Semester 1, 2022 [Normal day] - Remote

French is spoken in a variety of countries across the planet. Drawing upon case studies from a range of French-speaking countries, we will explore key issues of language usage, such as official vs. minority languages, language policy, multilingualism and diglossia, questions of language and identity, colonialism, and the broader workings of power and politics in language.

Unit details and rules

Unit code FRNC3101
Academic unit French and Francophone Studies
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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FRNC1632 or FRNC3002 or FRNC3606 or FRNC3626 or FRNC2633 or FRNC3633
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Carolyn Stott, carolyn.stott@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Clara Sitbon, clara.sitbon@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment group assignment Group Research Project
group research project on chosen theme
20% Formal exam period
Due date: 06 Jun 2022 at 09:00

Closing date: 20 Jun 2022
1200wd equivalent per student
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Assignment Written Reflection
Reflection on chosen theme
20% Mid-semester break
Due date: 24 Apr 2022 at 23:59

Closing date: 08 May 2022
1200wd equivalent
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3 LO2
Presentation Individual oral presentation in French
Analysis of episode of podcast
15% Multiple weeks 5 mins (1200wd equivalent)
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3 LO2
Presentation group assignment Group oral presentation
Analysis of set reading
15% Multiple weeks 5 mins per student (1200wd equivalent)
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3 LO2
Participation Class Participation
preparation for and active participation in seminars
10% Progressive N/A
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment Annotated bibliography
presentation and analysis of research around chosen theme
20% Week 05
Due date: 27 Mar 2022 at 23:59

Closing date: 10 Apr 2022
1200wd equivalent
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3
group assignment = group assignment ?
Group assignment with individually assessed component = group assignment with individually assessed component ?

Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas. Please note the slight difference between the assessment details in the handbook and those in the UoS outline and on Canvas. The details in the UoS outline and on Canvas are the final version.

Assessment criteria

Result Name Mark Range Description
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
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
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
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
Fail 0-49 When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard

See this site for further details: https://www.sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.html

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:

Work not submitted on or before the due date is subject to a penalty of 5% per calendar day late. If work is submitted more than 10 days after the due date, or is submitted after the return date, the mark will be 0. Details of the Faculty Resolutions and Provisions regarding late work: Undergraduate: https://www.sydney.edu.au/handbooks/arts/governance/faculty_resolutions.shtml

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
Week 01 Introduction au cours Le français d’aujourd’hui 1 Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Week 02 Langue et identité; nationalisme et langue Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 03 L’évolution du français Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 04 Langues régionales 1 Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 05 Langues régionales 2 Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 06 Langues de la Francophonie 1: héritage colonial ; immigration Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 07 Langues de la Francophonie 2: Le français de la métropole et de l’Europe Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 08 Langues de la Francophonie 3: le français des Amériques Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 09 Langues de la Francophonie 4: le français de l’Afrique Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 10 Langues de la Francophonie 5: le français du Pacifique Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 11 Le langage inclusif et la féminisation du français Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 12 La défense de la langue française Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 13 Bilan du cours Le français d’aujourd’hui 2 Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4

Attendance and class requirements

Students are expected to prepare for, attend and actively participate in all weekly seminars.

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 readings for this unit can be accessed online (On Canvas) or through Leganto, the University Library’s eReading platform 

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. Demonstrate an understanding of key sociolinguistic concepts relating to the Francophone world
  • LO2. Demonstrate an understanding of the French-speaking world and its origins, including its relation to the French Colonial Empire and its aftermath
  • LO3. Display critical analysis skills developed through independent research on aspects of linguistic issues in the French-speaking world
  • LO4. Communicate effectively and ethically in French in oral and in written form

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

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

This is the first time this unit has been offered

Work, health and safety

We hope to deliver this unit in CC (face-to-face) mode if all students are located onshore in Sydney. Room details will be provided to students as soon as possible. Should a COVID outbreak necessitate a move to RE (remote) delivery, this will be communicated to students as soon as possible.

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