Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Languages & Cultures School
This course aims to improve students' competencies in the four key areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Particular emphasis is placed on the relationship between text and context, with students examining the importance of not just linguistic but historical and cultural understanding in the analysis of authentic cinematic, televisual and written texts in French.
The language goal of FREN3113 is to move students from B1 towards a B2 level French on theᅠCEFR (Common European Frame of Reference) language proficiency scale because our French-speaking exchange partner universities suggest that in order to study alongside domestic students, you should be at B2 or C1 level.ᅠThis requires students to acquire new knowledge from complex texts in the target language and to be able to speak spontaneously, with detail, and to express opinions about a wide range of topics. To develop these skills, this year the course will focus on the themes of the ᅠAlgerian war (1954-1962), the civil wars in Rwanda (1990-1994) and Burundi, (1993-2005) as well as contemporary immigration to France and Belgium as represented in the following materials:
- The acclaimed and controversial film, La Bataille d'Alger (1966) which retraces a turning point in the Algerian conflict;
- Extracts from Abderrhamane Boufraïne's autobiography, 31, rue de la République (2009), which depicts the life of a French family of Algerian background in the Parisian banlieue;
- A telefilm which reflect on the lives of the second generation: the highly successful Aïcha (2009), written and directed by Yamina Benguigui, about a young woman's desire to leave the banlieue for Paris;
- The acclaimed novel Petit Pays (2016) by Franco-Rwandan writer Gaël Faye as well as the film adaptation of the same name (2020) directed by Eric Barbier;
- Songs, press articles, interviews and memoirs provided in documentaries and in the FREN3113 Dossier de lectures.
Rather than focusing on direct grammar exercises, grammar and vocabulary are integrated into written and oral assignments such as oral presentations and the argumentative essay which isᅠa fundamental exercise for Francophone students. Throughout the course, students will learn to develop their argumentation skills and how to structure an argumentative essay in the French style.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Successful completion of FREN3111, FREN2112/FREN3112 or placement test. Students who do not fulfil those prerequisites, but who have an equivalent knowledge of French (e.g. from equivalent formal prerequisites gained interstate or overseas, or from residence in a French-speaking country) are permitted to enrol in FREN3113, but they must consult the course coordinator beforehand. Please also note that enrolment may be refused on the basis of such knowledge or abilities, and enrolment in a different course may be recommended. Any misrepresentation on the placement interview may be raised as a misconduct matter.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
2 units from FREN2112, FREN3112 or FREN3111.
Course staff
Course coordinator
Lecturer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Public holidays:
Alternative arrangements for affected students will be announced through the Blackboard site.
Class allocation:
In order to optimise the student experience, it may be necessary to reallocate students to a different class from their first choice. Before this happens, every effort will be made to enable students to voluntarily change into an alternative class that is suitable.
Please note: Teaching staff do not have access to the timetabling system to help with class allocation. Therefore, should you need help with your timetable and/or allocation of classes, please ensure you email hass.mytimetable@uq.edu.au from your UQ student email account with the following details:
- Full name,
- Student ID, and
- the Course Code
Additional information and support can be found here.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to develop:
- Your comprehension skills (reading and listening) and in particular your ability to understand complex ideas
- Your ability to acquire new areas of knowledge in the target language
- Your ability to communicate spontaneously and express your opinion on a broad range of topics clearly and accurately
- Your ability to write a coherent argument in the French academic style
- Your knowledge and understanding of the historical context of the Algerian War, the genocides in Burundi and Rwanda and of Maghrebi and sub-Saharan African migration to Europe
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
understand and analyse written and audiovisual texts about the Algerian War, the genocides in Burundi and Rwanda and concerning Maghrebi and Sub-Saharan African immigration in Europe
LO2.
express yourself in clear and accurate French both orally and in writing at a level approaching B2 requirements according to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages
LO3.
apply argumentation strategies appropriate to specific written and oral genres of communication in order to defend your point of view
LO4.
effectively collaborate with your peers in group learning projects
LO5.
structure academic essays in French and source secondary material in a manner which is both linguistically appropriate and consistent with UQ policies of integrity
Assessment
Assessment summary
Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
---|---|---|---|
Essay/ Critique, Presentation, Project |
Algeria Project : Part 1, Video presentation (Weeks 5-8)
|
10% |
19/08/2024 - 9/09/2024
Groups will choose the topic and the week for the video presentation on Blackboard (timetabled for Weeks 5-8) |
Essay/ Critique, Project |
Algeria Project Part 2 : Essay and Dossier
|
20% |
20/09/2024 5:00 pm |
Essay/ Critique |
Academic essay
|
30% |
11/10/2024 5:00 pm 18/10/2024 5:00 pm 25/10/2024 5:00 pm
Please note: This is a multi-staged task. You must post to the wiki a draft introduction of the essay by Friday before 5pm (Week 11) and a draft development of the essay submitted before 5pm Friday (Week 12) in order for your final essay to be marked. Final draft submission due on Friday before 5pm (Week13) |
Performance |
Discussion : "Petit pays" and course texts
|
40% HURDLE (40%) |
11/11/2024 - 13/11/2024
Timetables for the oral exam will be posted on Blackboard. |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Algeria Project : Part 1, Video presentation (Weeks 5-8)
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Oral, Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique, Presentation, Project
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
19/08/2024 - 9/09/2024
Groups will choose the topic and the week for the video presentation on Blackboard (timetabled for Weeks 5-8)
- Other conditions
- Student specific.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
The Algeria Project will be split into two interrelated parts: Part 1 = a PowerPoint video presentation (10%) ; Part 2 = an essay complemented by a dossier of secondary resources (20%).
Part 1 : The PowerPoint video presentation:
With a partner or in a group of three, you will create an informative video about the Algerian War from a specified list of topics posted on Blackboard as a resource for your classmates when writing their essays. The video presentation is to be considered a simplified, oral version of the Essay and Secondary Resource Dossier to be submitted as Parts B and C of the Algeria Project.
Each individual will speak between 2 and 3 minutes total in French. The mark for a video presentation under the minimum length will be reduced proportionally.
You must submit your notes or script to TurnItIn and must use proper referencing throughout.
Your video must be playable and audible in order to be marked. Time permitting, the video will be played from Weeks 5-8 with a discussion to follow afterwards. Submission instructions will be posted on Blackboard
This assessment item aims to move you to the B2 level in spoken production which requires you to present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to your field of interest.
The video is to be posted to Blackboard before 9am the Monday the week of the presentation while the transcription is to be posted to Turnitin by 9am the Monday the week of the presentation.
Statement on Generative AI & MT
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Video presentation to be uploaded to Blackboard by 9am the Monday of the week of the scheduled presentation with the written transcript to be uploaded to Turnitin also by 9am the Monday of the week of the presentation.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Maximum extension length allows assessors to give timely feedback before subsequent tasks are due.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Algeria Project Part 2 : Essay and Dossier
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique, Project
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
20/09/2024 5:00 pm
Task description
Algeria Project Part 2 : Informative Essay and Dossier of Secondary Resources)
In the same groups as for the Video Presentation and on the same topic as that presentation, students will submit an extended essay on their chosen topic as well as a dossier of secondary resources used in writing that project (from 3 to 6 secondary documents: internet articles, academic articles, book chapter etc). Please note that all secondary sources must be in French.
The first aim of the essay is to provide full contextual information for the topic chosen in order to help eludicate the materials studied in class (the film La Bataille d'Alger, the documentary material covered in class and in the FREN3113 Dossier de lectures etc). The second aim of the essay is to evaluate how well students have followed guidelines for structuring essays and for integrating and referencing secondary materials (citations, paraphrases, footnotes, endnotes etc). All parts of the essay where a secondary source is cited referenced or alluded to must be highlighted and colour coded, together with the original article or articles from where that material derives in the dossier of secondary resources, with the relevant extracts similarly highlighted and colour-coded. The work carried out for this assignment will provide essential essay-writing experience for other courses in French or even in English.
Length: 1,200 words (not including citations and bibliography)
Statement on Generative AI & MT
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
The essay and dossier are to be submitted via Turnitin before the due date.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
A maximum extension of 7 days is permissible so that students can receive timely feedback.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Academic essay
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
11/10/2024 5:00 pm
18/10/2024 5:00 pm
25/10/2024 5:00 pm
Please note: This is a multi-staged task. You must post to the wiki a draft introduction of the essay by Friday before 5pm (Week 11) and a draft development of the essay submitted before 5pm Friday (Week 12) in order for your final essay to be marked. Final draft submission due on Friday before 5pm (Week13)
- Other conditions
- Student specific.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L05
Task description
You will write an essay (500-600 words), not including citations and bibliography) worth 30% on the themes studied this semester. This will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of the techniques learnt in class concerning argumentative strategies and the structure of argumentative essays.
Preparation for this essay will be conducted in class time in the language laboratory or at home if studying by zoom, with drafts of the essay recorded in your Blackboard journal (in Word format). Essays submitted which are off-topic or differ significantly from drafts prepared in your journal will not be accepted. In the absence of drafts, the final copy will not be assessed. The mark for a text under the minimum word length will be reduced proportionally.
Please note that there are 2 non-assessable hurdles in order for your final essay to be marked. You must post to the wiki:
- a draft introduction of the essay by 5pm, Friday 11 (Week 11), and
- a draft development of the essay submitted by 5pm, Friday (Week 12).
Being proficient at essay writing is essential for your French studies in the French courses you may enrol in during your degree as well as for those who wish to study or work in a French context. Our French-speaking exchange partner universities suggest a B2 or C1 level to study alongside their domestic students. The B2 Writing level requires you to write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to your interests, ability to write an essay or report, passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view and to write letters highlighting the personal significance of events and experiences.
Essay topics will be provided on Blackboard by Week 9.
Statement on Generative AI & MT
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
You must post your essay drafts in your personal journal on Blackboard and submit a final electronic copy through TurnItIn.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
No more than 7 calendar days is generally permissible for extensions so that students can received timely feedback.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Discussion : "Petit pays" and course texts
- Hurdle
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral
- Category
- Performance
- Weight
- 40% HURDLE (40%)
- Due date
11/11/2024 - 13/11/2024
Timetables for the oral exam will be posted on Blackboard.
- Other conditions
- Student specific.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L05
Task description
In the exam period, students will be questioned on a character or theme as presented in the novel Petit pays by Gaël Faye. A full list of possible characters/themes will be posted on Blackboard by Week 11 of semester. More than one student can choose the same character or theme.
The aim of the discussion is to permit students to show that they have understood the text and its main themes. In the discussion, students are encouraged to make connections between Petit pays and other materials studied in the course of semester (La Bataille d'Alger, Aïcha, documents from the FREN3113 Dossier de lectures etc.) and to think about how the person/theme chosen links to greater questions such as integration, racism, religion, class, gender, education, trauma, childhood and adolescence etc.
Students will answer questions from the examiners on the text and related topics. In the discussion, students are expected to display their knowledge of the material and broader topics covered and also their skills in reasoning and argumentation in French.
This assessment item aims to bring you to the B2 level in speaking which requires you to interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible and to take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining your views.
You must sign up for a slot on Blackboard by 5 pm Friday Exam Week 1 (8 November). Failure to do so may mean a forfeiture of marks unless you have an approved application for an extension.
If this assessment takes place via Zoom, students must have their camera turned on and their faces clearly visible.
THE DATES SUGGESTED FOR THE ORAL ASSESSMENT MAY CHANGE DEPENDING ON THE REQUIREMENTS OF CENTRAL EXAMINATIONS.
Statement on Generative AI & MT
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
Students must obtain a minimum score of 40% (16 out of 40 possible marks) for this assessment in order to pass this course. Students who do not achieve at least 40% on this final assessment can only receive an overall grade of 3 or less for the course.Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
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1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
STATEMENT ON EMAIL USE AND IDENTIFICATION
All students must have a UQ email address and UQ identification card. Students are expected to check their UQ email routinely as this address will be used for information about the course and its assessment. An official UQ ID card is required for attendance at the final examination.
STATEMENT ON HELP WITH ASSIGNMENTS
All submitted tasks should be the work of the student and theᅠstudent alone. This means that students are NOT to seek unauthorised outside help (which may include help from other students,ᅠteachers, private tutors, ghost writers, native speakers, or electronic translation software such as Google Translate, etc.) either in theᅠpreparation of written tasks or in checking for errors before tasks are submitted.ᅠPlease check each assessment item for explicit instructions on the use of generative artificial intelligence tools.ᅠCases where students are suspected of having usedᅠunauthorisedᅠoutside help will be referred to the School of Languages and Cultures Integrity Officer for further investigation. Students who useᅠunauthorisedᅠoutsideᅠhelp may be found guilty of academic misconduct which can attract significant penalties.
Where assignments are to be uploaded to Turnitin:
*ᅠ It is the student's responsibility to upload their own work to Turnitin and to ensure that the digital copy uploaded is the final copy of the assignment and not a draft.ᅠ Students are also encouraged to fully reference their articles even as they are drafting (putting quotes in quotation marks, references and page numbers in parentheses, footnotes etc).
NB: You must achieve a minimum of 40% on the final assessment task to pass the course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Own copy required
You'll need to have your own copy of the following reading resources. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Item | Description |
---|---|
Book |
FREN3113 - French language and culture 2 course reader
by Hardwick; Joe - 2024 |
Book |
Petit pays: roman
by Faye; Gaël - 2016 Publisher: Bernard Grasset ISBN: 9782246857334 |
Additional learning resources information
The films shown in class are all available through the library.ᅠ
- La Bataille d'Algerᅠcan be streamed through the library website with subtitles in English (in class the French version will be played)
- Aïcha can be accessed through the Blackboard site, isᅠavailable in the library, and on YouTube
- N← quelque part is available in the library.
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Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
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Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
General contact hours |
Weeks 1-13 Both class contacts are tutorials in which students will study the historical and cultural contexts of the texts being examined this semester. These materials will also be analysed for their argumentation strategies which students will adapt to other contexts. All tutorials will involve the skills of listening, speaking, writing and reading. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.