FREN 2213 - French IISA: Culture
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code FREN 2213 Course French IISA: Culture Coordinating Unit French Studies Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 5 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites FREN 1012 Incompatible FREN 1003 Assessment class exercises, essays, presentation, tests Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Ben McCann
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
Students who complete French IISA Culture will be able to:
1. know the countries where French is spoken and understand their cultural productions such as literature and film
2. locate and analyse primary and secondary sources of information pertaining to the study of French culture
3. analyse with considerable sophistication cultural productions such as literature and film and be aware of the interpretative methods that can be used to deepen understanding of them
4. work individually or in groups in collecting and organising information, and communicating arguments and ideas in clear and correct French, both written and spoken, to an academic audience
5. develop a commitment to the rigorous application of scholarly principles in the exploration of questions and problems in relation to French society and culture.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 2 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 3 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 4 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 2 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 2, 3, 5 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 4, 5 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 4 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
A link to the list of textbooks for all French courses can be found on the Discipline of French Studies web site.Recommended Resources
The French Research Librarian in the Barr-Smith Library, Jennifer Osborn, has created a page of useful links for students of French. They can be found at the following url:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/guide/hum/french/
This is a useful resource for all the work you do in French language and culture. Read the link “Research Skills: Literature search techniques”, which teaches you how to effectively use the Library’s academic databases for your essays.
For a French language website in which you will find, as well as a conventional dictionary, a dictionary of slang, synonyms and antonyms, figurative expressions, spelling and conjugations, etymologies, Old and Middle French, and varieties of French throughout the Francophone world, you should look at the url: http://www.lexilogos.com/francais_langue_dictionnaires.htmOnline Learning
The following documents will be available via MyUni:
- course outline
- lecture slides
- seminar worksheets
- essay topics and explanation of assessment tasks. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
There will be three contact hours per week: a lecture that presents the topics set for study and a two-hour seminar in which students will participate in activities such as reading, textual analysis and class discussion. The course is organised around material that students are expected to be familiar with so that they may readily engage in discussion.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
3 hours of classes per week 36 hours per semester 6 hours reading per week 72 hours per semester 4 hours assignment preparation per week 48 hours per semester TOTAL WORKLOAD 156 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
Schedule Week 1 Déwé Gorodé, "Où vas-tu Mûû?" Week 2 Albert Cossery, "Le Facteur se venge" Week 3 Patrick Chamoiseau, "Chronique des sept misères" Week 4 Ahmadou Kourouma, "Les Soleils des indépendances" Week 5 Gabrielle Roy, "La Montagne secrète" (novel to be purchased) Week 6 Gabrielle Roy, "La Montagne secrète" (novel to be purchased) Week 7 Gabrielle Roy, "La Montagne secrète" (novel to be purchased) Week 8 Gabrielle Roy, "La Montagne secrète" (novel to be purchased) Week 9 La poésie francophone: Léopold Sédar Senghor + Film: Mon oncle Antoine Week 10 La poésie francophone: Aimé Césaire + Film: Mon oncle Antoine Week 11 La poésie francophone: La poésie québécoise + Film: Rue Cases-Nègres Week 12 La poésie francophone: La poésie des autres régions francophones -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome 800 word essay on Chamoiseau and Kourouma Formative and Summative 20% 1-5 1500 word essay on Gabrielle Roy Formative and Summative 30% 1-5 2 x short comprehension tests Summative 10% 1, 3 Test on films Summative 20% 1, 3 1000 word poetry analysis Summative 20% 1, 3, 4, 5 Assessment Detail
Information available upon enrolment.Submission
Information available upon enrolment.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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