Courses - Faculty of Arts
French
Stage I
Introductory French Language 1
Introduces students to spoken and written French. It is delivered through two 90-minute sessions per week on campus, blended with an on-line component that uses up-to-date methodology and extensive multimedia materials. It is open to beginners or near beginners. Students who have achieved 24 recent credits in Level 1 NCEA French or 12-16 recent credits in Level 2 NCEA French (or equivalent previous study) should enrol in FRENCH 102. FRENCH 101 does not count towards a major in French. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.
Introductory French Language 2
Further development of basic proficiency in everyday French language to communicate in authentic situations. Delivered through two 90-minute sessions per week on campus, blended with on-line learning tasks that use interactive technology and extensive multimedia materials. A range of activities are used to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and students’ strategies for autonomous learning. Note: Students with NCEA level 2 French should enrol in this course. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.
Prerequisite: FRENCH 101, or approval of Academic Head or nominee
Stage II
Intermediate French Language 1
Consolidates and expands previously acquired knowledge and skills to an intermediate proficiency in everyday authentic French language. Delivered through two 90-minute sessions per week on campus, blended with on-line learning tasks that use extensive multimedia materials. A range of activities are used to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and students’ strategies for autonomous learning. Note: Students with NCEA level 3 French should enrol in this course. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.
Prerequisite: FRENCH 102, or approval of Academic Head or nominee
Intermediate French Language 2
Topic-based oral and written expression, aural and written comprehension in French, covering a wide range of personal and professional situations. This course is designed for students who have passed FRENCH 203 or 269. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.
Prerequisite: 15 points from FRENCH 203, 269, or approval of Academic Head or nominee
French Linguistics
A presentation, in French, of key aspects of French linguistics relevant to the study and teaching of French as a first or second language, including phonetics, phonology, morphology and syntax. The course assumes no prior specialist knowledge of this field.
Prerequisite: 15 points from FRENCH 204, 269, 304
Restriction: FRENCH 314
The French-speaking World
A study of culture in texts and films from France, North Africa, Africa, Canada, the Caribbean and the Pacific.
Prerequisite: 15 points from FRENCH 204, 269, 304
Restriction: FRENCH 329
Reading French Literature
Introducing students to a variety of critical approaches, this course aims to provide a basic literary framework through the analysis of selected texts representing a range of genres and periods. Taught in French.
Prerequisite: 15 points from FRENCH 204, 269, 304
Restriction: FRENCH 379
Modern France: History and Culture
An analysis of how France has been shaped by diverse historical and cultural legacies since the sixteenth century. Topics include the role of religion, the transformations of the State, the significance of Revolution, and the role of war and colonial expansion in modern French history.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I
Restriction: FRENCH 231, 313, 344
French Language and Culture in Film and Literature
A linguistic and cultural course taught entirely in French and designed to enhance students' aural, oral and written proficiency through the study of a series of recent films and literary texts that also shed light on important aspects of twentieth-century France. This course is designed for students with 24 credits in Level 3 NCEA French, or who have passed FRENCH 203.
Prerequisite: 15 points from FRENCH 203, 204, 304, or approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: FRENCH 129
French Study Abroad 2A
Formal language study in an approved overseas institution where the language of instruction is French.
Prerequisite: Permission of Academic Head or nominee
French Study Abroad 2B
Formal language study in an approved overseas institution where the language of instruction is French.
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee
Special Topic: Panorama of the French Novel
A study of the changing forms of the novel from the representations of the seventeenth century court in Madame de Lafayette's La Princesse de Cleves to the twentieth century experiments of the French 'new novelists'. Taught in French.
Prerequisite: 15 points from FRENCH 204, 269, 304
Restriction: FRENCH 341, 741
Stage III
Advanced French Language 1
Strengthens students' command of reading, writing, speaking and listening in French. Organised thematically and uses both textual and audiovisual material to introduce students to a range of communicative registers. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.
Prerequisite: FRENCH 204
Advanced French Language 2
Further extends students' French language skills through textual and audio-visual material, enabling them to attain a high level of oral and written proficiency.
Prerequisite: FRENCH 304
Medieval French Language and Culture: Love and Laughter in the Middle Ages
The main focus will be on language and literature, placing works in their historical and cultural contexts.
Prerequisite: FRENCH 304
Restriction: FRENCH 706
French Linguistics
A presentation, in French, of key aspects of French linguistics relevant to the study and teaching of French as a foreign language, including phonetics, phonology, morphology and syntax. The course assumes no prior specialist knowledge of this field.
Prerequisite: FRENCH 304
Restriction: FRENCH 214
French Translation Practice
A course for students wishing to develop skills in translation and to increase their proficiency in using French in a professional or business environment.
Prerequisite: FRENCH 304
Restriction: FRENCH 720
The French-speaking World
A study of culture in texts and films from France, North Africa, Africa, Canada, the Caribbean and the Pacific. Taught in French.
Prerequisite: FRENCH 304
Restriction: FRENCH 229
Special Study in French
A research project approved by the Academic Head.
Prerequisite: FRENCH 304 and approval of Academic Head or nominee
Panorama of the French Novel
A study of the changing forms of the novel from the representations of the seventeenth century court in Madame de Lafayette's La Princesse de Clèves to the twentieth century experiments of the French 'new novelists'. Taught in French.
Prerequisite: FRENCH 304
Restriction: FRENCH 279, 741
Modern France: History and Culture
An analysis of how France has been shaped by diverse historical and cultural legacies since the sixteenth century. Topics include the role of religion, the transformations of the State, the significance of revolution, and the role of war and colonial expansion in modern French history.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II
Restriction: FRENCH 231, 244, 313
French Study Abroad 3A
Formal language study in an approved overseas institution where the language of instruction is French.
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee
French Study Abroad 3B
Formal language study in an approved overseas institution where the language of instruction is French.
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee
Special Topic: Reading French Literature
Introducing students to a variety of critical approaches, this course aims to provide a basic literary framework through the analysis of selected texts representing a range of genres and periods. Taught in French.
Prerequisite: FRENCH 304
Restriction: FRENCH 241
Postgraduate 700 Level Courses
Old French: The Medieval Romance
The evolving medieval French romance with particular emphasis on the Roman de la Rose as the quintessential medieval study of human nature.
Advanced Language
Advanced language practice in French, with emphasis on close-reading, textual summary and synthesis of both aural and written texts. French techniques of writing will be studied and students will apply these in written assignments.
Prerequisite: FRENCH 305 or placement test and approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: FRENCH 702, 703
Medieval French Literature and Culture: Love and Laughter in the Middle Ages
The main focus will be on language and literature, placing works in their historical and cultural contexts.
Restriction: FRENCH 306
Specialised French Translation 1
Theoretical approaches to translation will be taught through the study of specific authentic texts. Students will use both theoretical and practical knowledge to analyse and produce professional quality translations in a specialised field. Fields covered will be chosen from: literary translation, indigenous Francophone texts, sub-titling for film and television, marketing and advertising, technical and legal or other highly specialised texts.
Specialised French Translation 2
Theoretical approaches to translation will be taught through the study of specific authentic texts. Students will use both theoretical and practical knowledge to analyse and produce professional quality translations in a specialised field. Fields covered will be chosen from: literary translation, indigenous Francophone texts, sub-titling for film and television, marketing and advertising, technical and legal or other highly specialised texts.
Special Topic
To complete this course students must enrol in FRENCH 710 A and B, or FRENCH 710
Theory and Text
Survey of the most important twentieth-century French literary critics and critical movements. Taught in English.
Advanced French Translation
A study of translation theory and intensive practice in the translation of a variety of texts.
Restriction: FRENCH 320
To complete this course students must enrol in FRENCH 720 A and B, or FRENCH 720
Special Topic
To complete this course students must enrol in FRENCH 725 A and B, or FRENCH 725
Gender and Culture: Perspectives from the French-speaking World
A comparative study of the relation between gender and culture in selected sources: films, novels, personal and theoretical writings, from France, North Africa, the Caribbean, Africa, the French-speaking Pacific and Quebec.
Restriction: FRENCH 329
Special Study
Supervised research on a topic or topics approved by the Academic Head or nominee.
To complete this course students must enrol in FRENCH 750 A and B, or FRENCH 750
Special Study
Supervised research on a topic or topics approved by the Academic Head or nominee.
To complete this course students must enrol in FRENCH 751 A and B, or FRENCH 751
Special Study
Supervised research on a topic or topics approved by the Academic Head or nominee.
To complete this course students must enrol in FRENCH 752 A and B, or FRENCH 752
Special Study
Supervised research on a topic or topics approved by the Academic Head or nominee.
To complete this course students must enrol in FRENCH 753 A and B, or FRENCH 753
Study Abroad
Formal study in an approved overseas university where the language of instruction is French. Supplementary study at the University of Auckland may be required as part of this course. The final grade will be determined by formal assessment of student achievement by the Academic Head or nominee. Enrolment requires the approval of the Academic Head or nominee.
Study Abroad
Formal study in an approved overseas university where the language of instruction is French. Supplementary study at the University of Auckland may be required as part of this course. The final grade will be determined by formal assessment of student achievement by the Academic Head or nominee. Enrolment requires the approval of the Academic Head or nominee.
Dissertation - Level 9
To complete this course students must enrol in FRENCH 785 A and B, or FRENCH 785
Research Project - Level 9
To complete this course students must enrol in FRENCH 790 A and B, or FRENCH 790
Dissertation - Level 9
To complete this course students must enrol in FRENCH 791 A and B, or FRENCH 791
Dissertation - Level 9
To complete this course students must enrol in FRENCH 792 A and B, or FRENCH 792
Thesis - Level 9
Prerequisite: A BA(Hons) in French with at least Second Class Honours, First Division, or equivalent
To complete this course students must enrol in FRENCH 793 A and B
Thesis - Level 9
Prerequisite: A BA(Hons) in French with at least Second Class Honours, First Division, or equivalent
To complete this course students must enrol in FRENCH 796 A and B