FRENCH (French)
Stage I
FRENCH 101G - Introductory French Language 1 (15 pts)🏳
Introduces students to spoken and written French. It is delivered through two 90-minute sessions per week on campus, blended with an on-line component that uses up-to-date methodology and extensive multimedia materials. It is open to beginners or near beginners. Students who have achieved 24 recent credits in Level 1 NCEA French or 12-16 recent credits in Level 2 NCEA French (or equivalent previous study) should enrol in FRENCH 102. FRENCH 101 does not count towards a major in French. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed. Gender Studies
FRENCH 102 - Introductory French Language 2 (15 pts)🏳
Further development of basic proficiency in everyday French and Education 774 language to communicate in authentic situations. Delivered through two 90-minute sessions per week on campus, blended with on-line learning tasks that use interactive technology and extensive multimedia materials. A range of activities are used to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and students’ strategies for autonomous learning. Note: Students with NCEA level 2 French should enrol in this course. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.
Stage II
FRENCH 203 - Intermediate French Language 1 (15 pts)🏳
Consolidates and expands previously acquired knowledge and skills to an intermediate proficiency in everyday authentic French language. Delivered through two 90-minute sessions per week on campus, blended with on-line learning tasks that use extensive multimedia materials. A range of activities are used to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and students’ strategies for autonomous learning. Note: Students with NCEA level 3 French should enrol in this course. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.
FRENCH 204 - Intermediate French Language 2 (15 pts)🏳
Topic-based oral and written expression, aural and written comprehension in French, covering a wide range of personal and professional situations. This course is designed for students who have passed FRENCH 203 or 269. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.
FRENCH 214 - French Linguistics (15 pts)🏳
A presentation, in French, of key aspects of French linguistics relevant to the study and teaching of French as a first or second language, including phonetics, phonology, morphology and syntax. The course assumes no prior specialist knowledge of this field.
FRENCH 229 - The French-speaking World (15 pts)🏳
A study of culture in texts and films from France, North Africa, Africa, Canada, the Caribbean and the Pacific.
FRENCH 241 - Reading French Literature (15 pts)🏳
Introducing students to a variety of critical approaches, this course aims to provide a basic literary framework through the analysis of selected texts representing a range of genres and periods. Taught in French.
FRENCH 244 - Modern France: History and Culture (15 pts)🏳
An analysis of how France has been shaped by diverse historical and cultural legacies since the sixteenth century. Topics include the role of religion, the transformations of the State, the significance of Revolution, and the role of war and colonial expansion in modern French history.
FRENCH 269 - French Language and Culture in Film and Literature (15 pts)🏳
A linguistic and cultural course taught entirely in French and designed to enhance students' aural, oral and written proficiency through the study of a series of recent films and literary texts that also shed light on important aspects of twentieth-century France. This course is designed for students with 24 credits in Level 3 NCEA French, or who have passed FRENCH 203.
FRENCH 277 - French Study Abroad 2A (15 pts)🏳
Formal language study in an approved overseas institution where the language of instruction is French.
FRENCH 278 - French Study Abroad 2B (15 pts)🏳
Formal language study in an approved overseas institution where the language of instruction is French.
FRENCH 279 - Special Topic: Panorama of the French Novel (15 pts)🏳
A study of the changing forms of the novel from the representations of the seventeenth century court in Madame de Lafayette's La Princesse de Cleves to the twentieth century experiments of the French 'new novelists'. Taught in French.
Stage III
FRENCH 302 - Special Topic (15 pts)🏳
FRENCH 304 - Advanced French Language 1 (15 pts)🏳
Strengthens students' command of reading, writing, speaking and listening in French. Organised thematically and uses both textual and audiovisual material to introduce students to a range of communicative registers. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.
FRENCH 305 - Advanced French Language 2 (15 pts)🏳
Further extends students' French language skills through textual and audio-visual material, enabling them to attain a high level of oral and written proficiency.
FRENCH 306 - Medieval French Language and Culture: Love and (15 pts)🏳
Laughter in the Middle Ages The main focus will be on language and literature, placing works in their historical and cultural contexts.
FRENCH 314 - French Linguistics (15 pts)🏳
A presentation, in French, of key aspects of French linguistics relevant to the study and teaching of French as a foreign language, including phonetics, phonology, morphology and syntax. The course assumes no prior specialist knowledge of this field.
FRENCH 320 - French Translation Practice (15 pts)🏳
A course for students wishing to develop skills in translation and to increase their proficiency in using French in a professional or business environment.
FRENCH 329 - The French-speaking World (15 pts)🏳
A study of culture in texts and films from France, North Africa, Africa, Canada, the Caribbean and the Pacific. Taught in French.
FRENCH 331 - Special Study in French (15 pts)🏳
A research project approved by the Academic Head.
FRENCH 341 - Panorama of the French Novel (15 pts)🏳
A study of the changing forms of the novel from the representations of the seventeenth century court in Madame de Lafayette's La Princesse de Clèves to the twentieth century experiments of the French 'new novelists'. Taught in French.
FRENCH 344 - Modern France: History and Culture (15 pts)🏳
An analysis of how France has been shaped by diverse historical and cultural legacies since the sixteenth century. Topics include the role of religion, the transformations of the State, the significance of revolution, and the role of war and colonial expansion in modern French history.
FRENCH 377 - French Study Abroad 3A (15 pts)🏳
Formal language study in an approved overseas institution where the language of instruction is French.
FRENCH 378 - French Study Abroad 3B (15 pts)🏳
Formal language study in an approved overseas institution where the language of instruction is French.
FRENCH 379 - Special Topic: Reading French Literature (15 pts)🏳
Introducing students to a variety of critical approaches, this course aims to provide a basic literary framework through the analysis of selected texts representing a range of genres and periods. Taught in French.
Postgraduate 700 Level Courses
FRENCH 701 - Old French: The Medieval Romance (30 pts)🏳
The evolving medieval French romance with particular emphasis on the Roman de la Rose as the quintessential medieval study of human nature.
FRENCH 704 - Special Topic (15 pts)🏳
FRENCH 705 - Advanced Language (30 pts)🏳
Advanced language practice in French, with emphasis on close-reading, textual summary and synthesis of both aural and written texts. French techniques of writing will be studied and students will apply these in written assignments.
FRENCH 706 - Medieval French Literature and Culture: Love and (30 pts)🏳
Laughter in the Middle Ages The main focus will be on language and literature, placing works in their historical and cultural contexts.
FRENCH 707 - Specialised French Translation 1 (15 pts)🏳
Theoretical approaches to translation will be taught through the study of specific authentic texts. Students will use both theoretical and practical knowledge to analyse and produce professional quality translations in a specialised field. Fields covered will be chosen from: literary translation, indigenous Francophone texts, sub-titling for film and television, marketing and advertising, technical and legal or other highly specialised texts.
FRENCH 708 - Specialised French Translation 2 (15 pts)🏳
Theoretical approaches to translation will be taught through the study of specific authentic texts. Students will use both theoretical and practical knowledge to analyse and produce professional quality translations in a specialised field. Fields covered will be chosen from: literary translation, indigenous Francophone texts, sub-titling for film and television, marketing and advertising, technical and legal or other highly specialised texts.
FRENCH 710 - (30 pts)🏳
FRENCH 710A - (15 pts)🏳
FRENCH 710B - Special Topic (15 pts)🏳
FRENCH 711 - Theory and Text (15 pts)🏳
Survey of the most important twentieth-century French literary critics and critical movements. Taught in English. and Education 776
FRENCH 715 - Special Topic (15 pts)🏳
FRENCH 720 - (30 pts)🏳
FRENCH 720A - (15 pts)🏳
FRENCH 720B - Advanced French Translation (15 pts)🏳
A study of translation theory and intensive practice in the translation of a variety of texts.
FRENCH 725 - (30 pts)🏳
FRENCH 725A - (15 pts)🏳
FRENCH 725B - Special Topic (15 pts)🏳
FRENCH 727 - Special Topic (30 pts)🏳
FRENCH 729 - Gender and Culture: Perspectives from the French- (30 pts)🏳
speaking World A comparative study of the relation between gender and culture in selected sources: films, novels, personal and theoretical writings, from France, North Africa, the Caribbean, Africa, the French-speaking Pacific and Quebec.
FRENCH 750 - (15 pts)🏳
FRENCH 750A - (7.5 pts)🏳
FRENCH 750B - Special Study (7.5 pts)🏳
Supervised research on a topic or topics approved by the Academic Head or nominee.
FRENCH 751 - (30 pts)🏳
FRENCH 751A - (15 pts)🏳
FRENCH 751B - Special Study (15 pts)🏳
Supervised research on a topic or topics approved by the Academic Head or nominee.
FRENCH 752 - (15 pts)🏳
FRENCH 752A - (7.5 pts)🏳
FRENCH 752B - Special Study (7.5 pts)🏳
Supervised research on a topic or topics approved by the Academic Head or nominee.
FRENCH 753 - (30 pts)🏳
FRENCH 753A - (15 pts)🏳
FRENCH 753B - Special Study (15 pts)🏳
Supervised research on a topic or topics approved by the Academic Head or nominee.
FRENCH 777 - Study Abroad (15 pts)🏳
Formal study in an approved overseas university where the language of instruction is French. Supplementary study at the University of Auckland may be required as part of this course. The final grade will be determined by formal assessment of student achievement by the Academic Head or nominee. Enrolment requires the approval of the Academic Head or nominee.
FRENCH 778 - Study Abroad (15 pts)🏳
Formal study in an approved overseas university where the language of instruction is French. Supplementary study at the University of Auckland may be required as part of this course. The final grade will be determined by formal assessment of student achievement by the Academic Head or nominee. Enrolment requires the approval of the Academic Head or nominee.