Outline

Overview

French cinema will be used to gain knowledge about French history and culture. Each film will involve studying vocabulary, translation, grammatical exercises, reading literary or cultural texts. Students will develop listening skills through listening to the news and develop writing skills through short essays in French.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	FRNC3605
Academic unit	French and Francophone Studies
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	FRNC1631 or FRNC1632
Prerequisites ?	FRNC2604 or FRNC3624 or FRNC2002
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Carolyn Stott, carolyn.stott@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Christel Rome, christel.rome@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Victoria Souliman, victoria.souliman@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Presentation	Role play interview Role play submitted as video	15%	Formal exam period Due date: 14 Jun 2020 at 23:59	7.5 minutes per student
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Assignment	Role play interview script Interview script	15%	Formal exam period Due date: 09 Jun 2020 at 09:00	1000 words
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Presentation	Paired oral presentation Paired oral presentation	20%	Multiple weeks	7.5 minutes per student
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Participation	Tutorial preparation & participation Tutorial preparation & participation	10%	Ongoing	throughout semester
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Skills-based evaluation	Individual Oral Test Individual Oral Test	20%	Week 05	10 minutes
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Assignment	Textual Commentary take-home assignment due end Week 10 = 20%	20%	Week 10	1000 words
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Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found in the Canvas site for this unit.

Written test: students will write a textual commentary in French of “L”Hôte”, following the outline for a Compte rendu found on the LMS Canvas site.
Role play interview and script: students will work in groups to produce a script and submit via video a role play in French about “La Mendiante et L’Ecolière”, following the outline for a Commentaire critique found on the LMS Canvas site.
Oral presentation: students will work with a classmate to research a set topic associated with one of the short stories studied, which they will present orally to their tutorial group. Students are permitted palm cards with bullet points only; no full sentences; palm cards to be submitted after the presentation. Students are not expected nor advised to memorize their presentation and will be penalized for doing so.
Oral test: students will have 10 minutes to prepare a passage allocated to them from “Précieuse”. During the test, students will read the passage aloud, then answer questions about it, about the short story in general, and about their semester. Students should refer to the guidelines and to the rubric for further details.
Tutorial preparation and participation: this is a subjective assessment made by the tutor of the student’s preparation for and participation in tutorials. Presence and absence affect this assessment, as does engagement in tutorials; completion of the Library LIBR1000 and the Academic Honesty AHEM1001 modules will also positively contribute to this assessment.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

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: http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/arts/rules/faculty_resolutions_arts.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.

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.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 01	Paris Noir: le roman noir	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 02	Paris noir: "Précieuse"	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 02	Communication orale: TV 5 Monde	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 03	Paris Noir: "Précieuse"	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 03	Communication orale: TV 5 Monde	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 04	Paris Noir: "Précieuse"	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 04	Paris Noir: Précieuse"	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 05	Tests oraux individuels	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 05	Tests oraux individuels	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 06	Décolonisation: la Guerre d'Algérie	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 06	Décolonisation: Loin des hommes	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 07	Décolonisation: la Guerre d'Algérie	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 07	Décolonisation: La Bataille d'Alger	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 08	Décolonisation: "L'Hôte"	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 08	Grammaire / communication orale	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 09	Décolonisation: "L'Hôte"	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 09	Grammaire / communication orale	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 10	Test écrit individuel	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 10	Solidarité et francophonie: Fatou Diome	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 11	Solidarité et francophonie: "La Mendiante et L'Ecolière"	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 11	Grammaire / communication orale	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 12	Solidarité et francophonie: "La Mendiante et L'Ecolière"	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 12	Grammaire / communication orale	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 13	Solidarité et francophonie: "La Mendiante et L'Ecolière"	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 13	Grammaire / communication orale	Tutorial (1 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: According to Faculty Board Resolutions, students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences are expected to attend 90% of their classes. If you attend less than 50% of classes, regardless of the reasons, you may be referred to the Examiner’s Board. The Examiner’s Board will decide whether you should pass or fail the unit of study if your attendance falls below this threshold.
Lecture recording: There are no lectures for FRNC3605, therefore no lecture recordings
Preparation: Students should commit to spend approximately three hours’ preparation time (reading, studying, homework, essays, etc.) for every hour of scheduled instruction.

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 on the Library eReserve link available in the Canvas site for this unit.

Recommended grammar reference text:

Gregoire, M & Thievenaz, O. (2017, 4e édition preferred) Grammaire progressive du français: livre intermédiaire, Clé international.

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 level of written and oral competence in French to at least CEFR level B1 or above, with confidence and a significant degree of disciplinary expertise in the French language, including the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively on a range of topics and in a range of genres
LO2. demonstrate an understanding of various aspects of French and Francophone history and culture
LO3. display a degree of problem-solving and critical analysis skills developed through research activities related to French and Francophone language and culture, and its place in the world
LO4. exhibit a degree of cultural competence and sense of professional and social responsibility
LO5. communicate ideas effectively in academic discourse
LO6. work collaboratively with other students

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 has been completely redesigned since the last time it was offered.

Additional information

Please note that this unit content varies considerably from the description in the 2020 handbook and the brief description at the beginning of this outline.

FRNC3605 will focus on consolidation of grammar, extension of vocabulary and development of communication skills. An understanding of contemporary French and Francophone society and culture will be enhanced through the study of authentic written (mostly short stories) and audiovisual materials.

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Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

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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FRNC3605: Introductory French 5

Semester 1, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

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

Media

Student links

About us

Connect