French Studies
Campus availability: Clayton, South Africa (minor only)
For further information relating to French Studies students should contact the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics.
All students are encouraged to do more than the minimum number of units/points since this will increase their linguistic, analytic and critical skills and knowledge.
- Codes and titles for language programs (information for students who started studying a language prior to 2004)
- Entry and exit points (how to start and finish in a language)
- Information for non-Arts students
Students who exit at level 10 or above will be awarded an Advanced French major, students who exit below level 10 will be awarded a Basic French major.
Right of School to determine entry level and approve accelerated enrolment:
The French Program Convenor retains the right to determine the proper proficiency level for any particular student. Students are not permitted to accelerate their enrolment without first consulting the Program Convenor.
Language Study Abroad Program
Students can choose to study in-country units at a French or French-speaking university or at another approved institution in Semesters One, Two, Summer, or over a full-year. For detailed information see the French Studies Program - Studies Abroad web page. You must obtain written approval from the French Studies Program before enrolling.
Please note: depending on the teaching institution, French study abroad units may be HECS-HELP liable or only available on a fee-paying basis.
Students may be eligible to apply for Monash Abroad Study Grants
For a full list of units see French: Language Study Abroad units. NB: students may replace some of their core language units with alternate intensive in-country units up to 24 points or students can choose language study abroad units as electives.
Teaching language requirements:
If you intend to teach language you will need to complete an Advanced major with a proficiency level exit point of at least 10 (e.g. FRN3100).
First-year sequence
A sequence is normally a first semester first-year level unit which is followed by a second semester first-year level unit in the same discipline.
Students on the South Africa campus can complete a first-year sequence in French starting from Entry point 1 (FRN1010, FRN1020) or from Entry point 2 (FRN1030 and FRN1040).
Minor sequence:
Students complete a standard minor chosen from EITHER 24 points of core language units OR 18 points of core language units plus one second-year level elective chosen from units that can be counted towards the discipline. French Study Abroad units (exchange or summer semester) to a value of 6 or 12 points can be substituted for second-year level units in either of the above configurations of the minor.
Students on the South Africa campus can complete a minor in French (Entry point 1) by completing FRN1010, FRN1020, FRN2030 and FRN2040.
Major sequence:
Students complete a standard major normally consisting of six core language units as listed below and also including two electives chosen from units that can be counted towards the discipline.