French - 2008

French Language and Culture 1A and French Language and Culture 1B

Introduction

French is the language of one of the world's great civilisations. France has been a major influence in the cultural and political history of the modern world and it has a central position in the European Union. French is also the language of other countries and cultures, in Europe, Africa, North America, the Caribbean and the Pacific, and is one of the main languages used by international bodies such as the United Nations. The subjects are particularly helpful if you are wishing to pursue exchange and study programs offered by the Department (eg Lyon, Bordeaux).

Career Opportunities

Graduates in French are equipped to excel in numerous professions, including radio and television, the diplomatic service, international trade, the law, and administration. They may also undertake further training for professions such as journalism, teaching, interpreting, and librarianship. At the international level, French is widely used, and competence in French can open doors to a variety of opportunities.

VCE Prerequisites

Completion of French 3/4 in Year 11 or equivalent. Applicants who have not completed the prerequisite units 3/4 will be required to attend an interview and/or sit a test to determine whether their proficiency is equivalent to unit 3/4 level. Students must obtain an A/A+ average in French, and a B+ average across non prerequisite subjects.

Teaching Locations

Students attend two 2-hour language classes per week. All classes are taught at the University of Melbourne.

Contact Hours

• Total class hours per week: 4
• Total days per week: 2

Credit Arrangements

See Credit Policy for further details.

Subject Descriptions

Both of these subjects must be successfully completed in order to obtain the ENTER increment.

Semester 1

116-131 French Language and Culture 1A

Semester 2

116-133 French Language and Culture 1B

More Information

Dr Jane Warren
Tel: 8344 3341

French, Italian & Spanish Studies
School of Languages & Linguistics
Level 6, Arts Centre Building
The University of Melbourne VIC 3010

Web: www.fritss.unimelb.edu.au