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Unit outline_

FRNC2625: Visions of Francophone Worlds

Semester 2, 2026 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit is required for the major in the French and Francophone Studies introductory and intermediate streams. It explores how French and Francophone societies have evolved from the early 20th century to the present, and how visions of the Francophone worlds continue to shift across time and space. By examining literary texts, artworks, films and/or theoretical essays, students develop reading and critical skills in French. With this unit, students examine how French and Francophone identities and cultures have been shaped and upheaved by key political, social and cultural shifts in the past and present centuries.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit French and Francophone Studies
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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FRNC2603
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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FRNC2627
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Josephine Goldman, josephine.goldman@sydney.edu.au
The census date for this unit availability is 31 August 2026
Type Description Weight Due Length Use of AI
Contribution Archives collectives 2 et 3 [Participation in Class archive 2 & 3]
Selection and analysis of artwork relevant to week's theme - Weeks 5 and 7
10% Multiple weeks 2 x equiv. 250-wd. AI allowed
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO3 LO4
Contribution Early Feedback Task Archive collective 1 [Participation in Class archive 1 (EFT)]
Selection and analysis of artwork relevant to week's theme - Week 3
5% Week 03 1 x 250-word equiv. AI allowed
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO3 LO4
Written work Exposition 1 (proposition individuelle) [Exhibition Part 1]
Individual written proposal for exhibition
10% Week 06 1 x 500-wd equiv. AI allowed
Outcomes assessed: LO3 LO4
In-person written or creative task Test écrit 1 [Written Test 1]
In-class written essay
20% Week 07 1 x equiv. 1,000-wd. AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO4
Interactive oral Exposition 2 (discussion orale) [Exhibition Part 2]
Individual conversation with tutor about group Exhibition project progress
10% Week 09 10 minutes (1,000-word equiv.) AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO3 LO4
In-person written or creative task Test écrit 2 [Written Test 2]
In-class written essay
20% Week 12 1 x equiv 1,000-wd AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO4
Presentation group assignment Exposition 3 (création et présentation) [Exposition Part 3]
Group submission and presentation of exhibition plan
25% Week 13 1 x 1,750-word equiv. AI allowed
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
group assignment = group assignment ?
early feedback task = early feedback task ?

Early feedback task

This unit includes an early feedback task, designed to give you feedback prior to the census date for this unit. Details are provided in the site and your result will be recorded in your Marks page. It is important that you actively engage with this task so that the University can support you to be successful in this unit.

Assessment summary

1. Archives collectives 1, 2, 3 [Participation in Class Archive 1, 2, 3]: Choice and analysis of chosen artworks to contribute to a class archive - due end of Weeks 3, 5, 7.

2. Exposition 1 (proposition individuelle) [Exhibition Part 1]: Individual Proposal for an exhibition related to chosen topics and themes of the course - due end of Week 6.

3.ÌýTest écrit 1 [Written Test 1]: In-class essay on one of the images de la semaineÌýfrom first half of the semester - takes place in first half of Week 7 tutorial.Ìý

4. Exposition 2 (discussion orale) [Exhibition Part 2]: Individuel oral conversation with tutor about process of working within your group to plan your exhibition - takes place in scheduled timeslots in Week 9.

5. Test écrit 2 [Written Test 2]: In-class comparative essay on anÌýimage de la semaineÌýand related text seen throughout the semester - takes place in first half of Week 12 tutorial.

6.ÌýExposition 3 (création et présentation) [Exhibition Part 3]: Group Submission and Presentation of virtual exhibition or exhibition catalogue. Exhibition plan must be submitted 1 day before in-class presentation in Week 13 tutorial.Ìý

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.Ìý

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

Ìý

Distinction

75 - 84

Ìý

Credit

65 - 74

Ìý

Pass

50 - 64

Ìý

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

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For more information see guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

You can use generative AI tools for open assessments. Restrictions on AI use apply to secure, supervised assessments used to confirm if students have met specific learning outcomes.

Refer to the assessment table above to see if AI is allowed, for assessments in this unit and check Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks and AI use.

If you use AI, you must always acknowledge it. Misusing AI may lead to a breach of theÌýAcademic Integrity Policy.

Visit theÌýCurrent Students websiteÌýfor more information on AI in assessments, includingÌýdetails on how to acknowledge its use.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

as per Faculty guidelines

Academic integrity

The University expects students to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

Our websiteÌýprovides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. This includes advice on how to avoid common breaches of academic integrity. Ensure that you have completed theÌýAcademic Honesty Education Module (AHEM)Ìýwhich is mandatory for all commencing coursework students

Penalties for serious breaches can significantly impact your studies and your career after graduation. It is important that you speak with your unit coordinator if you need help with completing assessments.

Visit theÌýCurrent Students websiteÌýfor more information on AI in assessments, includingÌýdetails on how to acknowledge its use.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through aÌýsimple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible forÌýspecial consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students,ÌýÌýincludes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students PolicyÌýreflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

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Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction: 1. Why use art to learn about history?; 2. How to analyse an artworks; 3. French Revolution and Haitian Revolution Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 02 Resisting slavery in the Caribbean + analysis of artwork Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 03 Decolonising North Africa: Algerian fight for independence + analysis of artwork + group-work activity Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Week 04 Decolonising North Africa: Algerian fight for independence + Class Archive 1 follow-up: In-class research workshop + analysis of artwork Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 05 Kanak Uprising and Black Oceania + analysis of artwork + group-work activity (POGIL) Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Week 06 Kanak Uprising and Black Oceania + Class Archive 2 follow-up: In-class curation workshop + analysis of artwork Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 07 Anti-nuclear resistance: Fight for a Nuclear Free and Independent Pacific + Written Test 1 + analysis of artwork + Assign groups for Exhibition Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 08 Anti-nuclear resistance: Fight for a Nuclear Free and Independent Pacific + analysis of artwork + Class Archive 3 follow-up: In-class research question/thesis workshop Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Week 09 In place of tutorial - scheduled conversations between students and tutor for Exhibition Part 2 (Interactive Oral) Tutorial (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 10 Anticolonialism in contemporary Africa and Oceania: Fight for repatriation of stolen objects + analysis of artworks + Activity on exhibition curation Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 11 Anticolonialism in contemporary Africa and Oceania: Fight for repatriation of stolen objects + analysis of artwork + preparation for Written Test 2: comparative analysis activity Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Week 12 Written Test 2 + In-class group work for Exhibition Part 3 Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 13 Group presentation of Exhibition Part 3 Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4

Attendance and class requirements

  • Attendance: According to Faculty Board Resolutions, students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences are expected to attend 90% of their classes. If you attend less than 50% of classes, regardless of the reasons, you may be referred to the Examiner’s Board. The Examiner’s Board will decide whether you should pass or fail the unit of study if your attendance falls below this threshold.

  • Preparation: Students should commit to spend approximately three hours’ preparation time (reading, studying, homework, essays, etc.) for every hour of scheduled instruction i.e. 5-6 hours of preparation for each 2 hour tutorial.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Describe key historical moments in francophone history and culture
  • LO2. Analyse and interpret visual and literary texts including photographs, films, installations, performance art, and poetry in relation to key historical moments
  • LO3. Research and curate a corpus of artworks to communicate a question, story or argument connected to course themes of anticolonial, feminist, and/or ecological resistance in francophone worlds
  • LO4. Develop and defend your personal perspectives on diverse visions of francophone worlds in French and English

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all ±¬ÁÏÍõ graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Following student feedback, the unit now focuses on in-depth exploration of a reduced number of topics tied to the central theme of art as a means of resistance.

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