French

Major/Minor/Specialisation !105-AA-MAJ+1023 (2013)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.

Year and Campus: 2013
Overview:

This major can be taken by students enrolled in the pre-2008 Bachelor of Arts - please refer to the course overview for details.

The core subjects in French are organised in a progressive sequence from French 1 through to French 7. Entry and exit points are determined by the French Program based on the student’s background in the language, placement testing or prerequisites. Students normally progress through the subjects in consecutive order. Mid-year entry is also possible into subjects with even numbers, subject to appropriate prior experience and approval from the head of the French program. Accelerated progression is possible on advice from the French Program.

Objectives:

See course objectives

Structure & Available Subjects:

French

A 100-point major is available in French Studies. Students complete a sequence of core subjects determined by their background in French and by their level of achievement. Students will have their appropriate entry point determined by the French Program, based on evidence of prior language learning and/or results on a placement test as required. The remaining credit points required for the major are attained by the completion of elective subjects in French Studies.

  • Entry at French 1 is for students who have little or no background in the French language. Students commencing their study of French at this level range from absolute beginners to students who have completed up to four years of French study at secondary level (not including VCE or equivalent).
  • Entry at French 3 is for students who have completed more than four years of French study at secondary level, including those who have achieved a VCE French study score of up to 35 (up to 4 in IB French), or equivalent.
  • Entry at French 5 is for students who have achieved a VCE French study score of 36 or more (5 or more in IB French), or equivalent.


Students completing a major in French will usually undertake 25 points at level one, 37.5 points at level two and 37.5 points at level three.

For an example of a typical French major structure for each of the three entry points, please visit: http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/lcr/


Note: Students must follow structure and point requirements for the year they commenced, please refer to the relevant handbook available online at https://psc.unimelb.edu.au/

Subject Options:

FRENCH 1 ENTRY POINT (formerly Beginners Stream):

French 1 entry point - Level 1

Students completing the French major are required to complete the following Level 1 subjects (25 points).

*French 1 and French 2 are equivalent to the subjects French Beginners Language and Culture A and B from the old major sequence.

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50

French 1 entry point - Level 2

Students completing the French major with a French 1 entry point are required to complete French 3, French 4 and French Cultural Studies (37.5 points) OR Intensive French 3 and 4 and French Cultural Studies (37.5 points).

*French 3 and French 4 are equivalent to the subjects French Intermediate Language & Culture A and B from the old major sequence.

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
25

French 1 entry point - Level 3

Students completing the French major with a French 1 entry point are required to complete the following Level 3 subjects (25 points) plus one Level 3 elective (12.5 points).

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50

FRENCH 3 ENTRY POINT (formerly Intermediate Stream):

French 3 entry point - Level 1

Students completing the French major with a French 3 entry point are required to complete French 3 and French 4 (25 points). Second and third-year students have the option of completing the Summer Intensive French 3 and 4 course (25 points) instead of French 3 and French 4.

*French 3 and French 4 are equivalent to the subjects French Intermediate Language & Culture A and B from the old major sequence.

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
25

French 3 entry point - Level 2

Students completing the French major with a French 3 entry point are required to complete French 5 and French 6 (25 points) plus one Level 2 elective (12.5 points).

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Semester 2
12.50

French 3 entry point - Level 3

Students completing the French major with a French 3 entry point are required to complete the following Level 3 subject (12.5 points) plus two Level 3 electives (25 points).

*French Language and Culture 3A will become French 7 in 2014.

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
12.50

FRENCH 5 ENTRY POINT (formerly Advanced (Post-VCE) Stream):

French 5 entry point - Level 1

Students completing the French major with a French 5 entry point are required to complete the following Level 1 subjects (25 points).

*French 5 and French 6 are equivalent to the subjects French Language and Culture 1A and 1B from the old major sequence.

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50

French 5 entry point - Level 2

Students completing the French major with a French 5 entry point are required to complete French 7 (12.5 points) plus two level 2 electives (25 points).

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
12.50

French 5 entry point - Level 3

Students completing the French major must complete the following subject (12.5 points) and two Level 3 electives (25 points).

*From 2014 onwards, students completing the French major with a French 5 entry point are required to complete three Level 3 electives (37.5points).

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
12.50

French Electives - Level 2

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50

French Electives - Level 3

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Links to further information: http://fritss.unimelb.edu.au/
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