ATS3070 French studies advanced 4
Faculty of Arts
ATS3070 French studies advanced 4 is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ATS3069.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 7 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS3070
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS3070
No unit lists ATS3070 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Overview
This unit involves students in teaching and learning activities equally developing language skills and cultural competence. It extends skills developed in in the areas of exposition and argument, with a focus on specific expository techniques: document synthesis and oral presentation of a sustained argument involving critical awareness of issues in contemporary France. Students develop advanced language skills and competence in the theory, research methodology and practices, and discourses involved in sophisticated critical enquiry, understanding and analysis in an area of French studies, working under guidance to define and carry out a project.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Participation in Perusall pre-class activities10%
- Weekly listening quizzes10%
- Semi-weekly translations and participation in forum discussions10%
- Translation assignment 115%
- Essay20%
- Translation assignment 215%
- Final oral test20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
analyse and critique the theory, research methodology, practices and discourses of an area of French studies;
- 2
evaluate key elements of modern and contemporary France and its culture;
- 3
employ advanced analytical, expository and argumentative skills to read and synthesise a range of documents, and present a sustained argument on a given issue;
- 4
utilise advanced language and research skills to produce a research essay.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit engages students in enquiry-based learning, where they will be encouraged to use their own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
Simulation or virtual practice - This unit allows students to engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice.
This unit engages students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
ATS3070 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Jarrod Hayes
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Jarrod Hayes
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3070?
You need ATS3069 before you enrol.
When is ATS3070 offered?
In 2021, ATS3070 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS3070?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS3070 have an exam?
No. ATS3070 has 7 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS3070?
ATS3070 is part of European languages.