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As the first French tertiary-level department in Australia, we have been teaching the French language since 1853. Our unique study offerings will give you linguistic and cultural expertise, and the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities in France, Switzerland, and Canada.

Understanding and appreciating a different culture and communicating with its members requires thorough knowledge. We believe that this can only be achieved by learning the language in its cultural context, thus informing our range of language and culture subjects.

Our syllabus equips you with a distinct advantage in professional fields such as international relations, commerce, journalism, teaching, law, the arts, as well as a range of NGOs.

French and Francophone Studies at the University of Sydney

The Department Our curriculumWe offer introductory, intermediate and advanced pathways in language studies for fresh new learners to near-native speakers, and anyone who falls in between.

We use authentic French language material and contemporary methods of teaching, incorporating a wide use of technology.

Most classes are conducted in French to help you develop fluency in the language while increasing your understanding of the Francophone culture and its people.

Our cultural units of study give a broad overview of modern France and specific issues facing Francophone societies.

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Subjects you could takeFrench Political CinemaThrough film screenings, study the distinct style of French filmmaking that highlights socio-political awareness in issues of marginality and difference, as influenced by post-war film history and events.

Nouveaux Médias et FrancophonieWith the world dominance of Facebook, is there a role for French-speaking social media? Delve into its cultural specificities and impact on the French language, and youth and minority cultures.

Franco/Asian EncountersFollow the French presence in Vietnam from the 1880s to the end of the colonial period in 1954, and today’s Parisian and Sydney Vietnamese communities.

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Units of study

Alongside language units, you can explore a range of cultural units examining French cinema, contemporary history, literature, language pedagogy, sociolinguistics, and Francophone cultures.

− Pédagogie du Français Langue Etrangère

− Textes et Société 1: Identités en France

− Textes et Société 2: Littérature − Le Quotidien: Writing the Daily − Diversity in the French

Speaking World − French Popular Culture − French Contemporary

Text & Culture − Introductory French 1 & 2

(Summer/Winter accelerated)

For the complete list of units of study and more information, see Sydney Courses:

− sydney.edu.au/courses

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French and Francophone Studies and your degree

Students of the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Advanced Studies, and other liberal studies or combined degrees can study our units as:

A major or minorComplete 8 units (48 credit points) in French and Francophone Studies for a Major or 6 units (36 credit points) for a Minor in one of our pathways:

− Introductory (beginner level) − Intermediate (e.g. HSC Beginners

>70 or HSC Continuers <80) − Advanced (e.g. post-HSC

Continuers >80 or HSC Extension)

ElectivesLanguage units can be taken as an elective from Handbook Table S.Please check your respective course resolutions to ensure specific units are eligible for combined degrees.

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (BA/BAS)Build on your expertise with advanced coursework and project work, or Honours, in your final year through the combined four-year degree. Undertake a substantial real-world industry, community, entrepreneurship or research project. This involves a minimum of 24 credit points in 4000-level FRNC units, including at least 12 credit points in a project unit.

− Anne Bates Memorial Scholarship − Banque Nationale de Paris Prize − Helen Simpson Prize − Joan Norris Prize − Lithgow Scholarship − Total Australia Prize

For the full list of scholarships and more information, visit:

− sydney.edu.au/arts/french/scholarships/

Prizes and scholarshipsWe award students for outstanding performance across all learning and year levels with financial prizes.

BA/BAS (Multilingual Translation)Students who are studying two language majors can undertake the fourth-year multilingual translation coursework to gain professional skills in translation across three languages and high cross-cultural competency.

Dalyell Scholars programExclusive to students enrolled in the prestigious Dalyell Scholars stream of the BA/BAS degree, the Languages program will allow you to focus your studies on language acquisition and experiences.

Diploma of Language StudiesStudy a language alongside any degree. An accelerated mode is available for completion of study within 15 months.

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Our exchange partners from over 10 cities include:

− Sciences-Po, Paris, France − Université d’Aix-Marseille, France − Université Jean-Moulin

3 Lyon, France − Université Grenoble Alpes, France − Université Paris, France − Université de Genève, Switzerland − Université de Lausanne,

Switzerland − Université de Montréal, Canada − McGill University,

Montreal, Canada

Embark on a valuable life-changing experience and spend a semester in a Francophone country to exercise your French language skills, and understand cultural intricacies and societal nuances at first hand.

Short-term programsTwo to six-week programs are available during the summer or winter break.

For more information, visit:

− sydney.edu.au/study/study-abroad-and-student-exchange.html

Study abroad

Exchange program Partner institutions

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Student experience—

The well-varied culture units in the French major have provided a unique multi-dimensional approach to my studies. Each unit has been thoroughly engaging, challenging, and inspiring. I have surprised myself by my own progress, and owe greatly to the invaluable guidance and patience of the dedicated teaching staff.

French and Francophone Studies has developed my French language skills and provided an overall enrichment to my learning experience by giving me a deeper insight into the richness of the Francophone world. This has led me to study in Switzerland and work a summer job in France.

Aaron Waters-MarshBachelor of Arts, Honours student Université de Genève (Exchange) The Emile M. Schweitzer Honours Scholarship recipient

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Beginner Intermediate Advanced

Sample pathwaysThe tables below are indicative. They show possible pathways for a major and fourth year advanced studies in French and Francophone Studies. They do not represent the overall degree structure and the units are examples that may change. Please see the current handbook when planning your degree pathway.

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Coup de foudre pour le françaisLove at first sight for French

For more information, visit: sydney.edu.au/courses

Additional contact details:1800 SYD UNI (1800 793 864) (inside Australia) +61 2 8627 1444 (outside Australia)sydney.edu.au/ask

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