Year
2012
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 2-hour supervised study weekly
Prerequisites
1 Admission into BLANG-Bachelor of Languages
2 18 units of FREN topics
Must Satisfy: (1 and 2)
Assumed knowledge
Proficiency in French equivalent to third level
Topic description
This topic offers Bachelor of Languages students possibilities to consolidate and extend further previous knowledge in the field of French studies (language and/or culture). Students may be required to undertake a class project or independent study on a topic to be negotiated with the topic coordinator, depending on staff availability.
Educational aims
The topic aims to:

  • provide advanced practical language training in French, according to the level of entry chosen

  • expose students to a body of knowledge relative to linguistic and/or cultural aspects of French studies through coursework or through a supervised study project

  • develop students' linguistic, analytical and critical skills through the production of a detailed report on a defined area of French studies, when applicable
Expected learning outcomes
Upon completion of the topic, students will be able to demonstrate:

  • an advanced level of proficiency in any of the four language skills

  • broad knowledge of linguistic and/or socio-cultural aspects of French studies according to the area of specialisation chosen

  • reporting skills relative to a defined area of French Studies