This course aims to enhance students' communication skills through improved listening and reading comprehension, as well as oral and written expression. The curriculum delves into modern French grammar and vocabulary, offering training and reflection on language learning strategies. In addition to language proficiency, the course exposes students to the latest trends in French literature, film, and culture, with a special emphasis on the 20th-century history of French-speaking regions. Students will explore topics such as postcolonialism and its portrayal in various cultural mediums like literature, film, and museums. They will also be encouraged to connect this cultural content to their personal cultural backgrounds

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. describe unpredictable situations clearly, and explain the main points in an idea or problem with reasonable precision;
2. express viewpoints and develop arguments without much conspicuous searching for words, using some complex sentence forms;
3. understand, analyse, and critique a range of literary, historical, and cinematic texts in the context of French-speaking cultures;
4. demonstrate an understanding of the 20th-century history of French-speaking countries; and
5. demonstrate broad expertise in critical thinking, understanding, synthesizing, and interpreting increasingly complex or abstract cultural topics, and communicating their own views using appropriate discursive and argumentative registers.

Recommended Resources

Whether you are on campus or studying online, there are a variety of online platforms you will use to participate in your study program. These could include videos for lectures and other instruction, two-way video conferencing for interactive learning, email and other messaging tools for communication, interactive web apps for formative and collaborative activities, print and/or photo/scan for handwritten work and drawings, and home-based assessment.

ANU outlines recommended student system requirements to ensure you are able to participate fully in your learning. Other information is also available about the various Learning Platforms you may use.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). Feedback can also be provided to Course Conveners and teachers via the Student Experience of Learning & Teaching (SELT) feedback program. SELT surveys are confidential and also provide the Colleges and ANU Executive with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Anthropocène ou Capitalocène : Nature, Exotisme et Colonialisme : Paul Gauguin et le Pacifique
2	L’Océan dans l’Anthropocène, Perspectives du Pacifique : Vingt Mille Lieues sous les Mers de Jules Verne
3	Construction d’une colonie pénitentiaire en Nouvelle-Calédonie : Louise-Michel, déportation et son soutien pour les Kanaks insurgés
4	Images en mouvement de l’Anthropocène, Repenser le cinéma : Le voyage cinématographique de Gaston Méliès en Asie-Pacifique	Réflexion 1
5	Les plantations Michelin au Viêt-nam: Phú Ri?ng : récit d’une révolte
6	Violences Coloniales et Environnement : SOS Indochine par Andrée Viollis	Test 1
7	Repenser Famines et Colonisation avec Mike Davis : Famines en Indochine, un ‘Holocauste de la fin de l’époque impériale’ ?	Réflexion 2
8	Examen oral (pas de classe)	Examen oral
9	Guerres et Restitution : Tr?n T? Nga et le Premier Procès pour Ecocide en France
10	Devoir écrit (en classe)	Devoir écrit
11	Une lutte pour l’indépendance en Nouvelle-Calédonie : La Question des Mines de Nickel
12	Opposition Verte Transnationale dans le Pacifique et la Question des Réparations : Greenpeace, la France et la Lettre ouverte de Polynésie par Chantal Spitz	Réflexion 3Test 2

Tutorial Registration

ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Learning Outcomes
Grammar tests	40 %	1,2,3
Oral Exam	20 %	1,2,3,4,5
Written exercise	15 %	1,2,3,4,5
Reflection project	15 %	1,2,3,4,5
Participation	10 %	1,2,3,4,5

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines , which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Integrity Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Extenuating Circumstances Application
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
• Code of practice for teaching and learning

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the Academic Skills website. In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Canvas’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Assessment Task 1

Grammar tests

The grammar tests (20% each) cover the 4-5 preceding grammar points studied in class and include a 15-minute listening comprehension exercise.

Assessment Task 2

Oral Exam

The oral exam (20%) will consist of a 2-minute podcast that students will prepare on a subject of their choosing (topics will be provided), which they will play for their instructor and which will be followed by a one-on-one Q&A with their instructor.

Assessment Task 3

Written exercise

The written exercise (15%) will take place in class and will include a short answer section (app. 200 words) focused on literary analysis and a longer response (app. 500 words) exploring one of the course themes.

Assessment Task 4

Reflection project

This task will focus on individual understanding of and reflection on the Anthropocene through three activities related to the course themes. Each activity will take place on the course forum and will be approximately 150-200 words (15%)

Assessment Task 5

Participation

Language learning is a cumulative process and requires consistent effort on your part. This means coming to class prepared for that day’s content and actively taking part in all classroom activities. You are expected to:

1) have completed any preparation activities before coming to class;

2) actively participate in pair and group work;

3) actively contribute to class discussion;

If you are absent for medical reasons, please provide a medical certificate.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. The University’s students are an integral part of that community. The academic integrity principle commits all students to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support, academic integrity, and to uphold this commitment by behaving honestly, responsibly and ethically, and with respect and fairness, in scholarly practice.

The University expects all staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle, the Academic Integrity Rule 2021, the Policy: Student Academic Integrity and Procedure: Student Academic Integrity, and to uphold high standards of academic integrity to ensure the quality and value of our qualifications.

The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 is a legal document that the University uses to promote academic integrity, and manage breaches of the academic integrity principle. The Policy and Procedure support the Rule by outlining overarching principles, responsibilities and processes. The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 commences on 1 December 2021 and applies to courses commencing on or after that date, as well as to research conduct occurring on or after that date. Prior to this, the Academic Misconduct Rule 2015 applies.

 

The University commits to assisting all students to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. All coursework students must complete the online Academic Integrity Module (Epigeum), and Higher Degree Research (HDR) students are required to complete research integrity training. The Academic Integrity website provides information about services available to assist students with their assignments, examinations and other learning activities, as well as understanding and upholding academic integrity.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:

• Late submission not permitted. If submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date is not permitted, a mark of 0 will be awarded.
• Late submission permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

The Academic Skills website has information to assist you with your writing and assessments. The website includes information about Academic Integrity including referencing requirements for different disciplines. There is also information on Plagiarism and different ways to use source material. Any use of artificial intelligence must be properly referenced. Failure to properly cite use of Generative AI will be considered a breach of academic integrity.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Accessibility for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents all ANU students