Major Overview
- Description
French Studies is the study of the French language and French and Francophone cultures. It teaches students high levels of competency in French through speaking, writing, listening and reading. The major offers a broad perspective on French-speaking societies through the study of their literature, cinema and history. Students are encouraged to deepen their understanding of French language and culture through exchange programs in France at approved universities in cities such as Paris, Lyon, Lille, Bordeaux and Grenoble.
This major is taken by beginners. It is incompatible with a pass in WACE French: FRE2A/2B or higher.
- Outcomes
Students are able to:
- show competence in the French language in the four macroskills of language acquisition—reading, writing, listening and speaking—rated according to the Common European Framework for Languages
- interact confidently and successfully in situations involving French cultural conventions
- interpret French language texts—written, audio, visual—in the light of French culture and society
- move with accuracy and skill between the English and French languages and cultures
- creatively apply language skills to a range of different contexts.
- Broadening guidelines
All students studying towards a Bachelor's Degree at UWA are required to Broaden their studies by completing a minimum of four units (24 points) of study outside their degree specific major. Broadening is your opportunity to explore other areas of interest, investigate new disciplines and knowledge paradigms and to shape your degree to suit your own aspirations and interests. Many of you will be able to undertake more than this minimum amount of broadening study and we encourage you to do so if this suits your aspirations. Over the next few months you will find here some broadening suggestions related to your degree-specific major. While we know that many students value guidance of this sort, these are only suggestions and students should not lose sight of the opportunity to explore that is afforded by your Broadening Choices. Advice can also be sought from your Allocated Student Advising Office.
- Prerequisites
WACE French FRE 2A/2B or higher
- Courses
FRNHB French Studies can be taken as a degree-specific major in the following degree courses:
Example Study Plan
See study plans for more information.
Units
Key to availability of units:
- S1
- Semester 1
- S2
- Semester 2
- SS
- summer teaching period
Level 1
Degree-specific major units
Take all units (12 points):
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1, S2 | FREN1401 | French Beginners 1 |
|
| S2, SS | FREN1402 | French Beginners 2 |
|
Level 2
Degree-specific major units
Take all units (18 points):
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | FREN2001 | Literary France |
|
| S1 | FREN2403 | French Studies 3 |
|
| S2 | FREN2404 | French Studies 4 |
|
Level 3
Degree-specific major units
Take all units (12 points):
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | FREN3405 | French Studies 5 |
|
| S2 | FREN3406 | French Studies 6 |
|
Degree-specific major units
Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points: