French

The DL provides students with the opportunity to gain a Diploma in French language while completing an undergraduate degree at the University of Melbourne. The Diploma consists of a three-year sequence of first-, second- and third-year language study and may add up to one year to the duration of the student’s degree course.

French

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.

On completion of the Diploma, students should:

• have acquired a mastery of both oral/aural and writing/reading skills comparable to that of a student majoring in a language discipline;

• have gained a basic understanding of selected aspects of the culture (or cultures) and of the society (or societies) associated with the language.

The Diploma consists of a three-year sequence of first-, second- and third-year language study and may add up to one year to the duration of the student’s degree course. See the Diploma course structure for details.

French

A 100-point sequence 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 diploma are attained by the completion of elective subjects in French Studies.

The sequence is as follows for the three most common entry points for the diploma:

• 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 diploma 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 diploma structure for each of the three entry points, please visit: http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/lcr/

FRENCH 1 ENTRY POINT:

French 1 entry point - Level 1

Students completing the diploma with a French 1 entry point 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 diploma sequence.

French 1 entry point - Level 2

Students completing the diploma with a French 1 entry point are required to complete French 3, French 4 and French Intermediate Cultural Studies (37.5 points) OR Intensive Intermediate French and French Intermediate 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. French Intermediate Cultural Studies will become French Cultural Studies in 2013.

French 1 entry point - Level 3

Students completing the diploma 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).

*French Post-Intermediate 3A and French Post-Intermediate 3B will become French 5 and French 6 respectively in 2013.

FRENCH 3 ENTRY POINT:

French 3 entry point - Level 1

Students completing the diploma with a French 3 entry point are required to complete the following Level 1 subjects (25 points).

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

French 3 entry point - Level 2

Students completing the diploma with a French 3 entry point are required to complete the following Level 2 subjects (37.5 points). French Intermediate Cultural Studies can be substituted with a Level 2 elective.

*From 2013 onwards, students completing the French diploma 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).

French 3 entry point - Level 3

Students completing the diploma 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 2013.

FRENCH 5 ENTRY POINT:

French 5 entry point - Level 1

Students completing the diploma 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 diploma sequence.

French 5 entry point - Level 2

Students completing the diploma with a French 5 entry point are required to complete the following Level 2 subjects (25 points) and one Level 2 elective subject (12.5 points).

*From 2013 onwards, students completing the French diploma with a French 5 entry point are required to complete French 7 (12.5 points) plus two level 2 electives (25 points).

French 5 entry point - Level 3

Students completing the French diploma with a French 5 entry point must complete the following subject (12.5 points) and two Level 3 electives (25 points).

*In 2013, students completing the French diploma with a French 5 entry point are required to complete three Level 3 electives (37.5points).

French Electives - Level 2

French Electives - Level 3