Topics

The details for the course, Selected Topics in French Studies (FREN2021), apply to all of the following topics. Specific descriptions for Syllabus and Proposed Assessment that apply to each topic are detailed below.

French Culture on Film: the national & the global

Syllabus

Offered in:  First Semester 2009 

Coordinator: Dr Louise Maurer

Course Description: This course will focus on representations of region, city and community in a range of French cinematic and literary works, and how these various forms of local or national representation relate to broader, global concerns. Attention will be given to the historical context (national and international) against which these works were produced and received, including the question of genre.

Learning Outcomes: In focusing on mainstream French cinema and its ongoing dialogue with international modes of representation, as well as on a variety of texts ranging from the literary to the critical, the objective of this course is for students to acquire a greater understanding of French cultural, social and historical context.  It aims to enhance students' language skills and capacity to contribute to discussion through a critical appreciation of the articulation of space and communities in the films and texts under consideration.

Requisite Statement: Intermediate French 2 FREN3007 or permission of the convenor.

Indicative Assessment

Essay up to 2000 words (35%), a class presentation (25%), a two hour exam including viewing time (40%).

 

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French Songs as social & Political Discourse

There are no syllabus or indicative asesssment details for this topic.

French society and culture

Syllabus

Offered in: Second Semester 2009

Convener: Dr Chantal Crozet

Course Description: This course will examine aspects of contemporary French society and culture.

Learning Outcomes: This course aims to further develop students' written and oral expression in French whilst improving their understanding of French current social, cultural and political issues.  Students will improve in particular their ability to understand audio and audio-visual documents selected from French weekly news, using different websites, as well as a variety of other documents from different sources. They will also develop their ability to discuss critically, in French, current affairs. 

Requisite Statement: Intermediate French 1 FREN3006 or permission of the convenor. Students who have already completed Intermediate French 2 (FREN 3007) should select another Later Year course.

Indicative Assessment

Oral presentation (25%), 2,000 word essay (50%) and other work (25%).

 

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L'Histoire de France

Syllabus

Not offered in 2009

Indicative Assessment

 

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Social movements in French history

Syllabus

Offered in: Second Semester 2009

Coordinator: Dr Chantal Crozet

Course Description: This course reflects on social movements which have shaped French society in the past and continue to be of importance in present times. Focus is given to three particular themes: women and the French feminist movement, tensions between religion(s) and political power and the migrant presence in France. A broad range of readings, documentaries, film extracts & songs are used as teaching and learning materials.

Learning Outcomes: The aims of this course is to gain socio-historical competences through the study of French history from both a chronological and critical thematic perspective. Students will be able to critically examine and evaluate the importance of particular social movements in French history linked to the evolving role and status of women, religion(s) and migrants across time.

Requisite Statement: Intermediate French 2 FREN3007 or permission of the convenor.

Indicative Assessment

Oral presentation (25%), 2,000 word essay (50%) and other work (25%).

The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.