French in a Global World

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

140 hours.

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For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

This subject offers students the opportunity to engage with recent as well as historical debates and research findings in the field of French and Francophone Studies. In particular it focuses on aspects of French in a global world involving transnational, cross-cultural, intergenerational or trans-historical perspectives. Examples of topics that may be covered are Francophone communities; patterns of French migration and emigration; French and Francophone literature and cinema; history of French language.

At the end of this subject students should have:

• Developed an in-depth knowledge of several contemporary or historical topics in the French speaking world involving transnational, cross-cultural, intergenerationa or trans-historical perspectives;
• Engaged intellectually and critically with cultural, social and linguistic issues facing the French language;
• Demonstrated an ability to process and communicate information effectively about the role and the place of the “Francophonie” in global contexts;
• Demonstrate a deep appreciation of the value of cultural diversity and of other cultures.

• Individual class presentation (10 minutes, equivalent to 1,000 words) due during semester (20%)
• Literature review (equivalent to 1,000 words) due mid-semester (20%)
• Research essay (equivalent to 3,000 words) due end of semester (60%)

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of this subject students should be able to -

• develop effective public speaking and written communication skills;
• acquire advanced critical thinking and analytical skills;
• acquire a deep understanding of knowledge contexts and histories;
• acquire attention to detail: through close reading and textual analysis;
• develop effective time management and planning skills.