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French studies – Faculty of ArtsOffered by the School of Languages Cultures and LinguisticsCampus availability: Clayton, South Africa (minor only)Relevant courses
The French studies program is designed to enable students to develop a high level of communicative competence in the French language (including translation skills and specialised registers such as business French), and a critical awareness of fundamental areas of French studies: literature, film, cultural studies, politics and social sciences. Students will develop writing and research skills appropriate to advanced independent study. Language levelsFrench can be studied from an absolute beginners' level (level 1) up to a level of near-native language proficiency (level 10). The French studies program has four entry points through four first-year sequences, each comprising a first and second semester unit. These entry points correspond to four levels of proficiency in the French language, ranging from absolute beginners to advanced proficiency. Students who have completed VCE French with a score above 30 or an equivalent qualification will normally enrol in French studies level 5. To ensure that students are placed in the most appropriate level in the light of their individual profile and the best outcome they can expect to achieve, all students, except absolute beginners, are required to undertake placement testing prior to the start of first semester and, where applicable, to provide a copy of their VCE results. The French studies program convenor, in consultation with unit coordinators, retains the right to determine the proper proficiency level for any particular student. Students are not permitted to accelerate their enrolment without first consulting the program convenor Non-Arts studentsIn some non-Arts courses students are able to take Arts electives and count them towards their course. Students who want to study a language as part of their non-Arts course should discuss with the managing faculty of their course:
NOTE: Because some students will be unable to study language as first-year level units, the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics have created second-year level codes to enable non-Arts students to complete the equivalent of a first-year sequence in their chosen language. Students wishing to enrol in these units, must discuss any future enrolment with the relevant language program before going any further. Minor and major sequencesStudents normally progress in second and third years through sequential language levels and complete option units in fundamental areas of French studies for the major in French studies. Study abroadAll students have the opportunity to participate in the Language Study Abroad Program in France or the francophone world. The French studies program has exchange agreements with the universities of Lyon III, Paris III et l'Institut d'Etudes Politiques (Paris) for semester-length study abroad. It also provides for summer semester forms of study abroad for students who begin their French studies at levels 1-4. For detailed information see the French Studies Program Studies Abroad web page at http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/french/abroad.php. Students must obtain written approval from the French Studies program before enrolling. Grants for study abroad are available through Monash Abroad, to which applications should be addressed. SequencesFirst–year sequenceA sequence is normally a first semester first-year level unit which is followed by a second semester first-year level unit in the same discipline. South AfricaStudents on the South Africa campus can complete a first–year sequence in French starting from entry point 1 (FRN1010, FRN1020) or from entry point 2 (FRN1030 and FRN1040). Minor sequenceStudents complete a standard minor chosen from one of the following options:
French Study Abroad units (exchange or summer semester) to a value of 6 or 12 points can be substituted for second-year level units in either of the above configurations of the minor. South AfricaStudents on the South Africa campus can complete a minor in French (entry point 1) by completing FRN1010, FRN1020, FRN2030 and FRN2040. Major sequenceStudents complete a standard major normally consisting of six core language units as listed below and also including two electives chosen from units that can be counted towards the discipline. Major sequences – choosing the right entry pointStudents wishing to undertake French studies have the option of starting in one of four entry points. The following sequences are provided as guides only. There are several ways to structure a French studies major, however if a student wishes to accelerate through the proficiency levels either by taking study abroad units or because their language acquisition results allow them to, they must consult with the language program before enrolling. Basic major sequencesNOTE: Students may replace some of their core language units with alternate intensive in-country units (up to 24 points), or can choose language study abroad units as electives. Basic French major, entry point 1For students with no knowledge of French or who have previously studied French at junior secondary level only.
Students whose entry point is French studies 1 may complete an alternative, extended basic major, consisting of eight core language units as follows: Alternative entry point 1: Extended basic proficiency major sequence
No electives are required. NOTE: This option is not available to students commencing studies in French at higher entry points. Students wishing to complete this extended version of the French major must seek advice from the French program, and their home faculty (if applicable) before commencing as part-time enrolment may not be allowed for some students. Basic French major, entry point 2For students who have completed VCE 1/2 (year 11) French or VCE 3/4 French and achieved a study score below 30, or who can demonstrate an equivalent level of competence.
Advanced major sequencesAdvanced French major, entry point 3For students who have completed VCE3/4 French and achieved a study score of above 30 or who can demonstrate an equivalent level of competence.
Advanced French major, entry point 4For students who have completed VCE3/4 French and achieved a study score above 40 and who have spent a period of at least several months in a French-speaking country, or who can demonstrate an equivalent level of competence.
UnitsLanguage Study Abroad units
Elective units
Contact detailsEnquiries (Clayton): Room S423, fourth floor, South Wing, Menzies building Telephone +61 3 9905 2281 or +61 3 9905 2223 Email lcl.enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/lcl
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