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FREN3073 – Topics in French Culture
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lecturer & Unit convenor
Benedicte Andre
Contact via Email
Arts Precinct, B349, Level 3, Building B
Wednesday, 10am-12pm.
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
FREN3010 or FRN336 or FREN2210 or FREN1310
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
How are human experiences expressed across various cultures sharing the same language? By bringing contemporary literary and visual cultures from the French-speaking world into dialogue, this advanced unit seeks to promote a deeper understanding of how experiences and identities are mediated through cultural production. Through the close reading of a variety of cultural texts, students will be encouraged to extend their language and intercultural competencies by creating meaningful links between various French-speaking countries. This unit will be taught at B2+ level, moving toward C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Compare and contrast social and cultural practices from the French-speaking world.
- ULO2: Create meaningful links between various French-speaking countries by comparing representations of universal human experiences.
- ULO3: Demonstrate critical and analytical reading strategies, interpretive analysis, scholarly research, and effective communication, with application to both literary and visual texts.
- ULO4: Apply the interpretative skills necessary to formally and informally discuss representations of contemporary issues in the French-speaking world.
General Assessment Information
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.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Role Play | 20% | No | Week 1 of study break |
| Weekly Reflection | 10% | No | Weeks 1 to 10 - Milestones in weeks 4 & 7 |
| Reflective Journal | 30% | No | Week 10 |
| Final Essay | 40% | No | Week 13 |
Role Play
Assessment Type 1: Media presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 1 of study break
Weighting: 20%
Students will present their reflection and analysis of a topic in the form of a filmed role play.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate critical and analytical reading strategies, interpretive analysis, scholarly research, and effective communication, with application to both literary and visual texts.
- Apply the interpretative skills necessary to formally and informally discuss representations of contemporary issues in the French-speaking world.
Weekly Reflection
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Weeks 1 to 10 - Milestones in weeks 4 & 7
Weighting: 10%
Each week, students will write a 200-word critical reflection on one aspect, notion or concept covered in the weekly topics.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Apply the interpretative skills necessary to formally and informally discuss representations of contemporary issues in the French-speaking world.
Reflective Journal
Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 30%
Based on their participatory task, students will submit a final reflective journal.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Apply the interpretative skills necessary to formally and informally discuss representations of contemporary issues in the French-speaking world.
Final Essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 40%
Students will write a final essay addressing one of several proposed topics by referring to the studied texts.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Compare and contrast social and cultural practices from the French-speaking world.
- Create meaningful links between various French-speaking countries by comparing representations of universal human experiences.
- Demonstrate critical and analytical reading strategies, interpretive analysis, scholarly research, and effective communication, with application to both literary and visual texts.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Online Unit
Login is via: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/
Is my unit in iLearn?:https://unitguides.mq.edu.au/ilearn_unit_status/to check when your online unit will become available.
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.
- For central technical support go to: http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/
- For student quick guides on the use of iLearn go to: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/tools-and-resources/ilearn/ilearn-quick-guides-for-students
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:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
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
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Student Support
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Learning Skills
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The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
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.
Student Enquiries
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IT Help
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When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.