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 at Dictionnaire du francais contemporain 'Special Enseignement' Paris: Larousse 1971
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Mansion, J E (ed) 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 (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 encyclopedique Paris: Larousse 1965 Nouveau Petit Larousse Paris: Larousse 1965 Grammars:
Grevisse, M Le Bon Usage Gembloux: Duculot 1959 'Hennebert, J (ed) Dites plutôt Mercure de France: Paris 1964 'Vuibert, J Faux-amis Paris: Koessler-Derocquigny 1964 'Loisau, R (ed) Grammaire Francaise Paris: Hachette 1974
Hagiwara, M P & Politzer, R (eds) Active Review of French London: Wiley 1963
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.
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 1980 the study will be cultural history and in 1981 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 1:
'Harris, J & Leveque, A Intermediate Conversational French New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston 1972
Section 2:
Dorin, Francoise (ed) Vas voir Maman, Papa travaille Paris: Laffont 1976 Pagani, H Megalopolis — rock opera Paris 1973
Vercors Le Silence de la Mer Paris: Livre de Poche 1959
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Assessment
Section 1: Language assignments.
Section 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 (FRBOO) 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.
(cl 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 free reading list of optional books, to be duscussed 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).
4. Students will take one unit at the French Department, University of Melbourne.
Books
Anouilh, J Antigone London: Methuen 1951
Le mariage de Figaro Paris: Nouveaux Classiques Larousse 1968 Rostand, E Cyrano de Bergerac Paris: Garnier-Flammarion 1960 Yourcenar, M (ed) Le coup de Grace Paris: Gallimard 1971 Assessment
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 (FRCOO) 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 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
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(iv) Contrastive linguistics (y) 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.
4. Students will take one unit 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):
Cocteau, J Les parents terribles Paris: Livre de Poche 1966 Sartre, J-P Les mains sales Paris: Livre de Poche 1966
Yourcenar, Marguerite (ed) Les archives du Nord Paris: Gallimard 1974 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: 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.
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. Experimentation 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 Paris: Grasset 1975
"Ionesco, E Rhinoceros Paris: Gallimard 1967
Malraux, A La Condition Humaine Paris: Livre de Poche 1961
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Assessment
Oral exercises including micro-teaching sessions. One written assignment covering section 1.
Three essays, one on each of the listed books, of approximately 2,000 words.