French
Please note: Information on this page relates to the 2013 academic year unless otherwise specified.
On this page:
- Overview
- Undergraduate Information
- Postgraduate Information
- How to Find out More
- Related Subjects and Careers
- List of Courses
This subject is taught by the School of Languages and Cultures.
Overview
Parlez-vous français? Whether your answer is "non, not a bit" or "oui, un peu" French at Victoria has a carefully tailored and planned course for you to step right in and start learning.
In your first year studying French, a Bachelor of Arts (BA) major at Victoria, you will be introduced to all the magic, romance and mystery of French language and culture. You will experience comprehensive and supportive courses, using multimedia and tutorials, designed to get you speaking, reading, writing and interacting in French. Then you can choose from a range of courses to improve your French and your appreciation of French culture, in an atmosphere of fun, interaction and highly focused energy.
With the growth in the European Union, it has become even more vital for young people in the workplace to have a second language. At Victoria, we make it easy and fun to study one of the world’s most fascinating languages, with an array of social and cultural activities in addition to study. And you’ll be set up for careers wherever French is spoken — in Europe, Africa, Canada and the Pacific.
Undergraduate Information
BA major requirements
- FREN 112 and 113*
- FREN 115 and 116
- FREN 215, 216 and 20 further points from FREN 200-299
- FREN 315, 316 and 20 further points from FREN 300-399
*Requirement (1) will be waived for students who have the appropriate NCEA Level 3 requirements (or equivalent).
Other students with some prior knowledge of French will be admitted to 200-level French after assessment of their competence. Please contact French Programme staff prior to enrolment.
Postgraduate Information
Postgraduate Qualifications in French
For information specific to French, please see our Postgraduate Study page. For information about the postgraduate qualifications, please click on the Faculty links below.
How to Find out More
You can order more information on this subject using our Request for Study Material form.
Victoria’s Student Recruitment, Admission and Orientation Office offers advice on courses and help with planning your degree.
Contact the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences' Student and Academic Services Office for information on admission, qualifications and courses, course advice and selection criteria, exemptions and prerequisites.
French courses are taught within the School of Languages and Cultures. French Programme Staff.
School Office: Room 610, von Zedlitz Bldg, tel: 04-463 5293, email: slc@vuw.ac.nz.
Related Subjects and Careers
| Related Subjects | Careers |
|---|---|
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Art History |
Diplomacy |
List of Courses
For a complete course listing, see the list of all French courses.
| On this page: |
| 100 Level Courses |
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FREN 104 – French Society and Culture |
FREN 112 – French Language for Beginners |
FREN 113 – Elementary French |
FREN 115 – French Studies 1 |
FREN 116 – French Studies 2 |
| 200 Level Courses |
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FHSS 210 – Study Abroad for Language Students |
FREN 215 – French Language 2A |
FREN 216 – French Language 2B |
FREN 221 – French Literary Studies |
| 300 Level Courses |
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FHSS 310 – Study Abroad for Language Students |
FREN 315 – French Language 3A |
FREN 316 – French Language 3B |
FREN 331 – 19th & 20th-Century French Literature |
FREN 332 – 20th-Century French World Literature |
FREN 333 – 17th and 18th-Century French Literature |
| 400 Level Courses |
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FREN 401 – Advanced French Language |
FREN 403 – Advanced Translation |
FREN 407 – 19th Century Literature |
FREN 408 – 20th Century Literature |
FREN 410 – Advanced Francophone Studies |
FREN 411 – Special Topic 1: French Theatre Design |
FREN 418 – Studies in French Society |
FREN 420 – Introduction to Literary Theory |
FREN 489 – Research Essay |