French studies have three elements — language, literature, and civilisation — which are present in all years. There is a definite emphasis towards satisfactory performance in spoken and written French, and all sections of the subjects are used to this end.
Books
The following books are recommended for reference in all French subjects:
Dictionaries:
Dubois, J et al Dictionnaire du francais contemporain 'Special Enseignement' Paris:
Larousse 1971
Mansion, J E led) Harrap's New Standard French and English Dictionary Part 1 3 vols London: Harrap 1972
Mansion, J E led) Harrap's Shorter French and English Dictionary London: Harrap 1967 Mansion, J E led) Harrap's Standard French and English Dictionary 2 vols London:
Harrap 1968
Robert, P Le Petit Robert Paris: SNL 1968 Robert, P Micro Robert Paris: SNL 1968
Grand Larousse encyclopedique Paris: Larousse 1965 Nouveau Petit Larousse Paris: Larousse 1968 Grammars:
Farrar, H A A French Reference Grammar London: OUP 1967 Grevisse, M Le Bon Usage Gembloux: Duculot 1959
Mansion, J E A Grammar of Present Day French London: Harrap 1952 Martinon, P Comment on parle en francais Paris: Larousse 1913
FRENCH A (FRA00) 9 points
A subject of six classes a week, using class-participation techniques.
Special Requirement
Regular attendance at classes and submission of written exercises are essential requirements of this subject which stresses the development of language skills.
Prerequisite: HSC French or an approved equivalent. Native speakers who have not studied French as a school subject are encouraged to apply for admission to the subject, and should arrange an interv iew with the lecturer in charge.
Syllabus 1. Language
(a) An audio-lingual course: This will consolidate the linguistic material acquired by students at the secondary level. (Two hours a week.)
(b) Reconstruction and dictation exercises: The aim of this class will be to improve students' aural comprehension, and to practise oral and written composition. (One hour a week.)
(c) Phonetics, pronunciation and reading: Students will be made aware of the usefulness of phonetics in the understanding of the organisation of a language. There will be individual tuition with pronunciation exercises and reading practice. (One hour a week.)
2 Literature
Selected novels, a play from the twentieth century, a French opera and selected poems will provide a basis for literary discussion and written exercises in French. (One hour a week.)
3. Civilisation
A study of the cultural history of France. The same study is offered to French A and B students over two years: In 1979 the study will be cultural history and in 1980 regional geography. (One hour a week.)
Books Texts provided:
Regional study:
La France Aerienne Paris: Documentation francaise IPN 1966 Historical study:
Brodin, P & Ernst, F La France and les Francais New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston 1970
Reference:
Section 1:
• Harris, J & Leveque, A Intermediate Conversational French New York: Holt, Rinehart
& Winston 1972 Section 2:
• Alain-Fournier Le Grand Meaulnes Paris: Livre de Poche 1968
• Pagnol, M Marius Paris: Livre de Poche 1968
`Sagan, F La Chamade Paris: Livre de Poche 1972
• Vercors Le Silence de la Mer Paris: Livre de Poche 1959
'Goesch, K J & Dutton, K R Poemes de France New York: McGraw-Hill 1972 Assessment
Section 1: A set of written exercises from Intermediate Conversational French to be handed in weekly, one written test in prose composition at the end of each term, and reconstruction or dictation exercises every three weeks. Pronunciation and reading will be tested at the end of each term.
Section 2: A written exercise in French of 600 words to be set on each book.
Section 3: Each student will be encouraged to speak in French in chosen aspects of the study in two individual sessions during Terms 1 and 2.
FRENCH B (FRBOO) 12 points
A subject of six classes a week, using class-participation techniques.
Special Requirement
Regular attendance at classes and submission of written exercises are essential requirements of this subject.
Prerequisite: French A or an approved equivalent.
Syllabus 1. Language
(a) Intensive study of French vocabulary and syntax, with reference to:
Boy, M Formes structurales du francais Paris: Hachette-Larousse 1971. (One hour a week.)
(b) Reconstruction and dictation exercises are used to assist aural comprehension, and to correct written and oral expression in French. (One hour a week.)
(c) Oral-aural practice: conversation in small groups based on prepared topics. (One hour a week.)
2. Literature
A broad study of the theatre from the seventeenth century to the twentieth century, based upon five representative plays. (One hour a week.)
.1 Civilisation
A study of French cultural history. (See French A.)
4. Students will take one unit (one hour a week) from the second year program at the French Department, University of Melbourne. This unit will be selected for students at the end of the studies in French A.
Books Section 2(a):
• Racine Phedre (Nouveaux Classiques Larousse) Paris: Larousse
• Moliere Le Misanthrope (Nouveaux Classiques Larousse) Paris: Larousse 1961
• Beaumarchais, P A C de Le Barbier de Seville (Nouveaux Classiques Larousse) Paris:
Larousse
• Rostand, E Cyrano de Bergerac Garnier-Flammarion
• Anouilh, J Antigone London: Methuen 1951 Assument
Section 1 (a): One written exercise a week.
Section 1 (b): One written exercise every three weeks.
Section 2: Two written exercises of 1,200 words in French on set literary topics.
Section 3: An oral test at the end of Terms 1 and 2.
Section 4: This assessment will be conducted by the French Department, University of Melbourne.
FRENCH C (FRCOO) 12 points
A subject of six classes a week, using class-participation techniques.
Special Requirement
Regular attendance at classes and submission of written exercises are essential requirements of this subject.
Prerequisite: French B or an approved equivalent.
Syllabus
1.
Language(a) This section of the study will be divided into five units of five weeks. (One hour a week.)
li) Linguistics and language learning (ii) French as a second language pedagogy (iii) Socio-linguistics
(iv) Contrastive linguistics (v) Elementary Italian
(b) Reconstruction exercises with training in the use of this technique in the classroom.
(One hour a week.)
2. Literature
(a) (i) Twentieth century fiction
(One hour a week) (ii) Twentieth century theatre.
(b) Apart from the novels and plays treated in class, students will also select one extra work a term for individual discussion with a staff member. A list of books will be provided by the Department and this list will concentrate on works from the important entre-deux-guerres period. (One hour a week.)
3. Civilisation
A miscellany of topics involving many aspects of contemporary life in France — the economy, politics, educatit,n, and cinema. (One hour a week.)
4. Students wilt take one unit (one hour a week) from the third year program at the French Department, University of Melbourne. This unit will be selected for students at the end of the studies in French B.
Books Reference Section 1:
Fromkin, V & Rodman, R An Introduction to Language New York: Holt, Rinehart &
Winston 1974 Prescribed:
Section 2(a) (i):
•Proust, M Ou cote de chez Swann (Folio) Paris: Gallimard 1954
• Gide, A La Symphonie Pastorale Paris: Livre de Poche Section 2(a) (ii):
'Cocteau, J Thomas, l'Imposteur Paris: Livre de Poche
`Sartre, J-P Les Sequestres d'Altona Paris: Livre de Poche Section 3:
• Michaud, G & Torres, G Guide France Paris: Hachette 1974
• Ardagh, J The New France: De Gaulle and After Harmondsworth: Penguin 1970
`Cobban, A A History of Modern France vols 2 & 3 Harmondsworth: Penguin 1961 Assessment
Section 1(a): One 1-hour written test at the end of each five week unit.
Section 1(b): One written reconstruction exercise every three weeks.
Section 2(a) (i): One written exercise of 1,500 words in French.
Section 2(a) (ii): One written exercise of 1,500 words in French.
Section 3: An oral test at the end of Terms 1 and 2.
Section 4: This assessment will be conducted by the French Department, University of Melbourne.
FRENCH D (FRD00) 9
pointsA subject of five classes a week, using discussion and other class-participation techniques.
Prerequisite: French C or an approved equivalent.
Syllabus 1. Language
A course based on the completion of language skills necessary for the secondary teacher, and experimentation by the student under the guidance of staff in the techniques of language acquisition. This section will be closely tailored to studies undertaken in the
Method of Teaching: Modern Languages. (Two hours a week.) 2. Literature
A study of contemporary literature on a three part basis of two novelists, two playwrights and selected poets, treated by discussion. (Two hours a week.)
3. Civilisation
Topics directly associated with the teaching of this subject in the secondary schools.
(One hour a week.)
Books Prescribed:
Novels:
• Malraux, A La Condition Humaine Paris: Livre de Poche
• Camus, A La Chute Paris: Livre de Poche
• Mauriac, F Therese Desqueyroux Paris: Livre de Poche Theatre:
• Ionesco, E Rhinoceros (Folio) Paris: Gallimard Poetry:
Duplicated material will be provided on the following poets:
Brassens, G Ferre, L Milosz, O V de L
Assessment
Section 1: Language — One assignment of a practical nature related to the teaching of French.
Section 2: Literature — One written exercise in French of 1,200 — 1,500 words, and oral assessment throughout the year during the study of the literature.