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FREN2050 – Reading in French

2020 – Session 1, Fully online/virtual

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General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Convenor
Alexandra Kurmann
Contact via 029850 8809
TBA
Wednesday 1-3pm
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
FREN1210 or FREN2010 or FRN226
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

In this reading unit a number of texts of differing literary genres will be studied, taking into account their historical and cultural contexts. The unit is strongly recommended for students who are working towards a major in French Studies as it will help them develop their reading skills while, at the same time, building up their vocabulary and introducing them to important aspects of French culture and society. Assessment will be by coursework. (B1 moving toward B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.)

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Identify key literary Francophone texts of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, understanding the periods in which they were written, the social and political discourses that they draw upon, the literary theories that may be applied to them and the different literary genres they represent
  • ULO2: write a textual analysis and literary essay in French, which displays an awareness of genre, literary style and figures of speech.
  • ULO3: recognize the global expanse of the French-speaking world, including an understanding of the historical timeline of French colonization and decolonization, as well as political debates in postcolonial writing in French
  • ULO4: write a formal structured argument in the French language, which demonstrates critical and analytical thinking.

Assessment Tasks

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General Assessment Information

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Late Assessment Penalty

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.

Delivery and Resources

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TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED

Online Unit

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Technology

Students are required to have regular access to a computer and the internet. Mobile devices alone are not sufficient.

For students attending classes on campus we strongly encourage that you bring along your own laptop computer, ready to work with activities in your online unit. The preferred operating system is Windows 10.

Students are required to access the online unit in iLearn by the end of Week 1 and follow any relevant instructions and links for downloads that may be required. If applicable, students are required to download the relevant language package prior to Week 2.

Please contact your course convenor before the end of Week 1 if you do not have a suitable laptop (or tablet) for in-class use.

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct​

Results

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Student Services and Support

Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

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IT Help

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