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, Jet al Dictionnaire du trancais contemporain 'Special Enseignement' Paris: Larousse 1971 Mansion, J E (ed) Harrap's New Standard French and English Dictonary Part 1 3 vols London: Harrap
1972
Mansion, J E (ed) Harrap's Shorter French and English Dictionary London: Harrap 1967 Mansion, J E (ed) 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 Encyclopédique Paris: Larousse 1965 Nouveau Petit Larousse Paris: Larousse 1965 Grammars:
Hennebert, J (ed) Dites plutot Mercure de France: Paris 1964 Vuibert, J Faux -amis Paris: Koessler-Derocquigny 1964
French A (FRA00) 9 points.
Six classes a week throughout the year, 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 interview 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.
(b) Reconstruction and dictation exercises: The aim of this class will be to improve students` aural comprehension, and to practise oral and written composition.
(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.
(d) Language exercises aimed at self-correction.
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2, Literature
Selected novels and poems from twentieth-century literature, a rock opera in French, and a classical opera in French. The works studied in literature are also used as the basis of spoken French exercises during the year.
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 1981 the study will be cultural history and in 1982 regional geography.
Books Texts Provided Regional study:
La France Aerienne Paris: Documentation francaise IPN 1966 Historical study:
Brodin, P & Ernest. F La France and les Francais New York: Rinehart & Winston 1970 Reference
Section 2:
Dorm, Franco se (ed) Vas voir Maman, Papa Travaille Paris: Laffont 1976 Pagan!, H Megalopolis rock opera Paris 1973
Vercors Le Silence de la Mer Pars: Livre de Poche 1959 Assessment
Secton 1: Language assignments.
Secton 2: Three essays. one on each of the set texts. The first essay will be in English, the second and third will be in French. Each will be about 1,500 words in length.
French B (FR BOO) 12 points
Six classes a week throughout the year, 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.
(b) Reconstructions and dictation exercises are used to assist aural comprehension, and to correct written and oral expression in French.
(c) Oral-aural practice: conversation in small groups based on prepared topics.
(d) Practical work — this involves assignments and exercises covering a range of areas: language (self-correction techniques); civilisation (book review); film review (analysis and review of a number of films a year); and a tree reading list of optional books, to be discussed with lecturer-in-charge at set interviews.
2. Literature
A broad study of French theatre based on three plays, and the study of one modern novel.
Students will also take one unit at the University of Melbourne.
3. Civilisation
Studies of French cultural history (see French A).
Students may, by arrangement with the Department of Language and Literature, take one unit at the French Department, University of Melbourne.
Books
Les Nous of Figaro Paris: Nouveaux Classiques Larousse 1960 Moliere. Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme Larousse
Rostand. E Cyrano de Bergerac Paris: Garnier-Flammarion 1960 Yourcenar, M (ed) Le Coup de Grace Paris: Gallimard 1971
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Subject DescriptionsAssessment
Section 1: (a) one written exercise each week; (b) two language assignments from section (d).
Section 2: two essays of approximately 2.000 words, to be written in French, and one 2-hour examination based on the last two works studied in Term 3.
Section 3: written and oral assignments, involving both individual research and teaching techniques.
Section 4: assessment by French Department, University of Melbourne.
French C (FR COO) 12 points
Six classes a week throughout the year, using class-participation techniques Special Requirements
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 is divided into five units of five weeks (one hour a week.) (i) 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.
(c) Language exercises associated with set texts.
(d) Practical work including exercises and assignments on language, films, civilisation and pedagogy.
2. Literature
(a) Twentieth-century fiction and theatre. Two plays and one novel are studied.
(b) Apart from the novels and plays treated in class, students 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.
3. Civilisation
A miscellany of topics involving many aspects of contemporary life in France— the economy, politics, education and cinema.
By arrangement with the Department of Language and Literature, students may take one unit at the French Department, University of Melbourne.
Books Reference Section 1:
Fromkin, V & Rodman, R An Introduction to Language New York: Holt Rinehart & Winston 1974 Prescribed
Section 2(a):
Beauvoir, S Toutes Hommes sont Mortels
Cocteau. J La Machine Infernale Paris: Livre de Poche
Yourcenar, Marguerite (ed) Les Archives du Nord Paris: Gallimard 1974 Section 3:
• 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 ' Michaud, G & Torres, G Guide France Paris: Hachette 1974
Assessment
Section 1: The requirements are outlined as part of the syllabus.
Section 2: Three essays in French of 2,000 words, and one 2-hour examination at College.
Assessment of the unit taken at the University is done by the University.
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French D (FRD00) 9 points
Three classes a week throughout the year. using discussion and other class-participation techniques Prerequisite: French C or an approved equivalent
Syllabus 1. Language
Units on language, and units based on the completion of language skills necessary for the secondary teacher. Expenmentation by the student will be 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 Language.
2. Literature
A study of three pieces of contemporary literature.
3. Civilisation
Studies focussed on contemporary problems including sociological and pedagogical issues.
Books
Groult. B (ed) Ainsi-soit-elle Pars: Grasset 1975 Ionesco. E Le Roi se Meurt Pans: Gallimard 1968 Malraux, A L'espoir Pans: Livre de Poche 1961 Assessment
Oral exercise including micro-teaching sessions. One written assignment covering Section 1. Three essays, one on each of the listed books, of approximately 2,000 words.
Geography
The structure of studies in Geography is set out below.
First Year
There are no prerequisites for first-year Geography.
Students may select from the following subjects:
Either (a) Geography Al (Term 1) 3 points
Geography A2 (Term 2) 3 points
Geography A3 (Term 3) 3 points
Total for year: 9 points
or (b) Geography A4 (whole year) 9 points
Geography Al, A2 and A3 are designed for students in the BEd (Secondary) streams Arts, Business Studies. Drama. L branansh p, Music and Television and Film. Most students take all three subjects, although some students select only one or two.
Geography A4 is designed for Science and Environmental Science students, and is normally taken only by students in these streams. However, such students wishing to take fewer than 9 points in Geography may select from Geography A l. A2 and A3.
Second Year
The prerequisite for entry to second-year subjects (Group 2 level) is 6 points in Geography at first year (Group 1 level) or an approved equivalent. Science A3 is an approved equivalent prerequisite for entry to Geography BI or B11 and Geography B2 or B12.
Students may select from the following subjects:
Either (a) Semester-length subjects:
Geography B1 (Semester 1) 6 points
Geography B2 (Semester 2) 6 points
Geography 83 (Semester 2) - 6 points
Geography B4 (Semester 1) 6 points
Geography 85 (Semester 1) 6 points
Geography B6 (Semester 2) 6 points
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or (b) Term-length subjects:
Geography 811 (Term 1) 6 points
Geography 812 (Term 2) 6 points
Geography 813 (Term 3) 6 points
The semester-length subjects are designed for all BEd (Secondary) students except those in the Environmental Science stream. Most students select one subject in each semester, giving a total of 12 points in Geography. However, a student may take more than one Geography subject in each semester, and more than two subjects during the year.
The term-length subjects are designed for Environmental Science students. However, they may also be taken by students in other streams.
Third Year
The prerequisite for entry to third-year subjects is 12 points in Geography at second-year level, or an approved equivalent.
All subjects are one semester in length, and carry 6 points.
From 1981 the range of subjects offered at third-year level is identical to the range of semester-length subjects offered at second-year level. Students taking third-year Geography in 1981 may select any subjects from Geography C1, C2. C3, C4, C5 and C6. These subjects are taught in the same classes as Geography B1. B2, 83, 84, B5 and B6.
Because of the common content of B prefix and C prefix subjects, students in 1982 will be able to select only those third-year subjects which do not correspond to second-year subjects passed in 1981. This restriction, however, does not apply to the selection of third-year subjects in 1981, as the syllabuses for all second- and third-year subjects are new. In 1981 a student may select any C-prefix subject, as none of them have the same content as B-prefix subjects offered in 1980 or previous years.
Fourth Year
The prerequisite for entry to fourth-year subjects is 21 points in Geography, including 12 points beyond Group 1 level, or an approved equivalent. Geography D2 has an additional prerequisite of either a pass or concurrent enrolment in Method of Teaching -Geography, or an approved equivalent.
The following subjects are offered:
Geography Dl (Semester 1) 3 points
Geography D2 (Semester 2) 3 points
Geography D3 (100 hours at any time during the year) 3 points
Geography D4 (125 hours at any time during the year) 4 points
The lists of books for the subjects below are likely to change as new material becomes available: for this reason students should contact the Department of Geography before purchasing any texts.