University of Technology Sydney

97407 Francophone Identities in Conflict

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UTS: International Studies: International Studies and Languages
Credit points: 8 cp
Result type: Grade and marks

Requisite(s): 97406 French Language and Culture 6 OR 97408 Show and Tell: Francophone Cultures on Display OR 97409 Francophone Cultures of Consumption OR 97410 Places and Spaces of the Francophone World

Description

This subject is designed to provide students who are proficient in reading, listening, speaking and writing in French with opportunities to engage with francophone culture. Students examine and engage with the sociocultural contexts in which the language is used, specifically with regard to questions of history and conflict in the francophone world. Via written and oral assessments that demonstrate continuing mastery of the French language, students, both individually and with their peers, respond to and analyse a variety of authentic sources in a manner that considers their cultural provenance and role.

Subject learning objectives (SLOs)

A.. Comprehend and respond to complex texts in oral and written French.
B.. Produce complex texts in oral and written French.
C.. Demonstrate intercultural awareness across two or more cultural contexts.

Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)

This subject engages with the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs), which are tailored to the Graduate Attributes set for all graduates of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (INT = International Studies CILOs):

  • Evaluate critically theoretical and specialised knowledge of contemporary societies, cultures and workplaces. (INT.2.1)
  • Communicate effectively and appropriately in an additional language for everyday and professional purposes. (INT.3.2)

Teaching and learning strategies

Class time is used for interactive practice and advancement of skills through work in pairs, small and large groups and/or presentations, as well as clarification of subject content. Students will spend a substantial portion of each lesson in dialogue with their peers and their teacher.

Preparation for these activities requires students to complete exercises and reading/listening/viewing activities prior to coming to class and for them to make effective use of subject materials (including UTS Online), community and peer resources available to them to support their learning. As this is an 8 credit point subject, the approximate time commitment expected from students is 12 hours per week, including class time.

Students will customise their learning experience as per the Global French approach to promote their engagement with francophone peoples and societies. This entails keeping in mind one's goals for the use of French (for instance studying abroad or travel in a particular country or region) and tailoring one's practice and learning to maximise exposure to local variants of the language, relevant cultural norms and authentic materials from the area.

As part of an immersive approach to language education, students are expected to use only French when communicating with each other or with their teacher in class.

Students are encouraged to explore subject materials and concepts through independent research, creative outputs and/or close textual analysis.

Content (topics)

Students will be called upon to consider 3 to 4 historical events in the Francophone world in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of how these conflicts have shaped group (gendered, sexual, national, racial, religious, etc.) identities. A case study approach will be used.

Assessment

Assessment task 1: Listening tasks

Objective(s):

A.

Weight: 20%
Length:

Variable.
Criteria linkages:
Criteria Weight (%) SLOs CILOs
Mastery of listening skills 100 A. INT.3.2
SLOs: subject learning objectives
CILOs: course intended learning outcomes

Assessment task 2: Response Papers

Objective(s):

A., B. and C.

Weight: 50%
Length:

2 x 1000 words (1000 words per response paper)
Criteria linkages:
Criteria Weight (%) SLOs CILOs
Lexical and grammatical accuracy 30 B. INT.3.2
Appropriate use of the full range of vocabulary and structures studied 20 B. INT.3.2
Organisation and coherence of ideas 10 B. INT.2.1
Depth and pertinence of analysis of/engagement with source texts 40 A., C. INT.2.1
SLOs: subject learning objectives
CILOs: course intended learning outcomes

Assessment task 3: Oral Exam

Intent:

Students will use their ability to comprehend authentic texts as the basis for a culturally and linguistically appropriate oral response to prompts from their instructor.
Objective(s):

A., B. and C.

Weight: 30%
Length:

20 minutes

Criteria linkages:
Criteria Weight (%) SLOs CILOs
Lexical variety and accuracy 15 A., B., C. INT.3.2
Grammatical variety and accuracy 15 A., B., C. INT.3.2
Mastery of features of spoken language (pronunciation, intonation, speed & stress) 10 A., B., C. INT.3.2
Relevance and development of ideas 40 A., B., C. INT.2.1
Interactive communication 20 A., B., C. INT.3.2
SLOs: subject learning objectives
CILOs: course intended learning outcomes

Minimum requirements

Attendance at tutorials is essential in this subject. Classes are based on a collaborative approach that involves essential work-shopping and interchange of ideas with other students and the tutor. A roll will be taken at each class. If you are late to class and not present when the roll is taken, it is your responsibility to tell your tutor at the end of that class so that your attendance can be recorded. Please note that if you are more than 30 minutes late, you will be noted as absent. Students who miss more than 85% of their classes will be refused their final assessment, i.e. Assessment Task 3: Oral Exam (see Rule 3.8). In order to pass this subject, students must earn an overall total of 50 marks or more.

Required texts

A range of material will be placed on Canvas in relation to each case study and you may also receive worksheets or copies of extra texts over the course of the semester. When films are assigned, viewings will either be scheduled for you or directions on how to access the material (library, online) will be supplied by the lecturer. You may often find copies of the movies online and are free to consult those versions, although UTS warns you of the consequences of copyright infringement should you illegally download content from the internet.

Students should also be aware of the Policies and Procedures for Assessment of Coursework Subjects:

https://www.gsu.uts.edu.au/policies/coursework-assessments-policy.html

https://www.gsu.uts.edu.au/policies/coursework-assessments-procedures.html

Recommended texts

Since this subject is content-based and departs from the traditional format of language and culture subjects, no language textbook for grammar or vocabulary has been assigned. Students are nonetheless encouraged to make sure they have adequate reference works (a comprehensive bilingual dictionary, a monolingual French dictionary, a grammar, thesaurus). Students who wish to make use of a comprehensive grammar workbook are recommended to purchase a copy of Reprise: A French Grammar Review Worktext, 2nd edition by David M. Stillman and Ronni L. Gordon.

References

GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY

  • Bescherelle, M. (2005). Complete Guide to Conjugating 12000 French Verbs. Paris: Hatier.
  • Grégoire, M. & Kostucki, A. (2017). Grammaire progressive du français (B2 C2 Perfectionnement). Paris: CLE International.
  • Grégoire, M. & Kostucki, A. (2019). Grammaire progressive du français corrigés (B2 C2 Perfectionnement). Paris: CLE International.
  • Mermet, G. (2018). Francoscopie 2030: nous, aujourd'hui et demain. Paris: Larousse.
  • Miquel, C. (2018). Vocabulaire progressif du français (Avancé B2 C1.1) (3rd edition). Paris: CLE International.
  • Miquel, C. (2018). Vocabulaire progressif du français corrigés (Avancé B2 C1.1) (3rd edition). Paris: CLE International.
  • Morton, J. (2013). English Grammar for Students of French. Ann Arbor, MI: Olivia & Hill Press.
  • Stillman, D.M. & Gordon, R.L. (2006). Reprise: A French Grammar Review Worktext. Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe.
  • Tutton, M. (2019). Une grammaire simple du français. Available to download for free on Canvas.

DICTIONARY

  • All-New Edition Larousse's French-English English-French Dictionary. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Inc.

LISTENING RESOURCES