Honours in French Studies
Honours in French Studies offers advanced study of French language and culture through units in language (written and spoken) and in selected aspects of French and Francophone culture, as well as through a research thesis. It gives you high-level knowledge and skills in French which will allow you to operate with confidence and skill in French linguistic and cultural contexts. The study of language and culture will give you intercultural understandings to equip you for work in areas involving culturally sensitive differences. You will perfect your communication skills by speaking in front of groups and expressing your views effectively in writing, in presenting and defending arguments as well as working in teams. The research thesis gives you an opportunity to work intensely on a topic of your choice. The research skills you acquire will prepare you well for work in many areas of government, business and policy development as well as for further postgraduate study.
Outcomes: Students are able to (1) show competence in the French language in the four macroskills of language acquisition - reading, writing, listening, spoken; (2) show competence in the French language in the four macroskills of language acquisition - reading, writing, listening, spoken; (3) show competence in the French language in the four macroskills of language acquisition - reading, writing, listening, spoken; and (4) show competence in the French language in the four macroskills of language acquisition - reading, writing, listening, spoken.
Entry requirements: the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent in the Level 3 units of the French Studies major.
Students must meet with their Discipline's Honours Coordinator to discuss their programme and research supervision prior to enrolment.
Intake periods: Beginning of year and mid-year
Honours sequence
Key to availability of units: |
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S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; NS = non-standard teaching period |
Take all units (48 points):
Availability | Unit code | Unit name | Unit rules |
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S1 | EURO4002 | Advanced Language Skills |
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S2 | EURO4003 | Advanced Cultural Studies |
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S2 | EURO4004 | Advanced Writing Skills |
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S1, S2 | EURO4101 | Advanced Research Skills |
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S1, S2 | HUMA4140 | Humanities Dissertation 1 |
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S1, S2 | HUMA4141 | Humanities Dissertation 2 |
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Students can take up to 6 points.
Availability | Unit code | Unit name | Unit rules |
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NS | FREN4300 | Language and Culture in French Polynesia |