100-level

FREN121
French Language Acquisition: Beginners A
Description
This is an introductory course for students who have no previous knowledge of French. It is the first course in a sequence of six French language acquisition courses offered by the Programme.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Restrictions
FREN104, FREN127, FREN120
FREN122
French Language Acquisition: Beginners B
Description
This is the second course in a sequence of six French language acquisition courses offered by the Programme. Students without the formal prerequisite, but with some previous knowledge of French should consult the Programme Director to determine which course is the most appropriate.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
FREN121, or NCEA Level 2 French, or placement test.
Restrictions
FREN112, FREN218

200-level

FREN221
French Language Acquisition : Intermediate A
Description
This is the third course in a sequence of French language acquisition courses offered by the programme. Students without the formal prerequisite, but with some previous knowledge of French, should consult the Programme Director to determine which course is the most appropriate.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
FREN122, or NCEA Level 3 French, or placement test.
Restrictions
FREN123, FREN111
FREN222
French Language Acquisition : Intermediate B
Description
This is the fourth course in a sequence of French language acquisition courses offered by the programme. Students without the formal prerequisite, but with some previous knowledge of French, should consult the Programme Director to determine which course is the most appropriate.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
FREN221, or placement test.
Restrictions
FREN124, FREN111
FREN226
From Wiwi to Iwi: Comparing Cultures in the Francosphere
Description
This course explores the multifaceted Francophone World from a comparative perspective, with historical and contemporary examples of French-speaking communities and nations that exist beyond the confines of France and Europe: from Francophone Canada and North Africa to the Pacific.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Any 60 points at 100 level from any subject.
Restrictions
FREN326
EURA234
European Foreign Policy in the 21st Century
Description
This course focuses on how the EU, and its member states, are adapting to an international role in the 21st century. The course will critically examine the institutions of EU foreign and security policy, the creation of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) and the increasing number of civilian and military crisis management operations. The course assesses the EU's emergent strategy and strategic culture and strands of its foreign policy in action. Particular attention is given to EU development policy, the EU's engagement with the Sustainable Development Goals, EU trade policy, as well as how the EU engages with other world powers such as the US, Russia and China.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Any 15 points at 100-level from EURA or POLS, OR any 60 points at 100-level from Schedule V of the BA.
Restrictions
POLS234
POLS234
European Foreign Policy in the 21st Century
Description
This course focuses on how the EU, and its member states, are adapting to an international role in the 21st century. The course will critically examine the institutions of EU foreign and security policy, the creation of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) and the increasing number of civilian and military crisis management operations. The course assesses the EU's emergent strategy and strategic culture and strands of its foreign policy in action. Particular attention is given to EU development policy, the EU's engagement with the Sustainable Development Goals, EU trade policy, as well as how the EU engages with other world powers such as the US, Russia and China.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Semester Two 2024 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Any 15 points at 100-level from EURA or POLS, OR any 60 points at 100-level from Schedule V of the BA.
Restrictions
EURA234

300-level

FREN307
Advanced French Seminar
Description
This course is the final course in a suite of French-language acquisition courses, which prepares students for a C1 level of French under the Common European Framework of Reference. This course combines a seminar format and grammar classes/workshops, in which students acquire advanced proficiency in all aspects of language competency. The focus of this course is on balancing local and global linguistic, cultural and socio-political aspects of the French language in contemporary Aotearoa and throughout the Francosphere.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
30 points
Prerequisites
FREN322 or equivalent; or approval by Head of Programme.
Restrictions
FREN401
FREN321
French Language Acquisition: Advanced A
Description
This is the fifth course in a sequence of six French language acquisition courses.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
30 points
Prerequisites
FREN222
Restrictions
FREN201, FREN202
FREN322
French Language Acquisition: Advanced B
Description
This is the sixth course in a sequence of six French language acquisition courses.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
30 points
Prerequisites
FREN321
Restrictions
FREN301
FREN326
From Wiwi to Iwi: Comparing Cultures in the Francosphere
Description
This course explores the multifaceted Francophone World from a comparative perspective, with historical and contemporary examples of French-speaking communities and nations that exist beyond the confines of France and Europe: from Francophone Canada and North Africa to the Pacific.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
30 points
Prerequisites
Any 60 points at 200 level from any subject.
Restrictions
FREN226

Not Offered Courses in 2024

100-level

FREN106
French Culture and French Language 1
Description
This course studies a selection of 20th-century French texts, films and topics in French culture. It assumes at least a Year 12 level of French comprehension.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2011 , 2012
For further information see FREN106 course details
Points
15 points
FREN120
French Language Acquisition: Beginners (Summer)
Description
This course is for those who have little or no previous knowledge of the French language. It provides students with a knowledge of basic grammatical structures and vocabulary, and an understanding of some everyday French social customs and non-verbal communication.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2017 , 2018
For further information see FREN120 course details
Points
15 points

200-level

FREN211
Banned Books and Countercultures
Description
This course continues the study of French texts, films and topics in French culture. Students must be able to read French.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2018 , 2019 , 2021 , 2023
For further information see FREN211 course details
Points
15 points
FREN223
Introduction to French Linguistics
Description
This course covers a range of topics relating to the French language; its sounds, words, history, how it is used in society and the linguistic situation in France.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2015 , 2016
For further information see FREN223 course details
Points
15 points

300-level

FREN311
Banned Books and Countercultures
Description
This course continues the study of French texts, films and topics in French culture. Students must be able to read French.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2018 , 2019 , 2021 , 2023
For further information see FREN311 course details
Points
30 points
FREN323
Introduction to French Linguistics
Description
This course covers a range of topics relating to the French language; its sounds, words, history, how it is used in society, and the linguistic situation in France.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2015 , 2016
For further information see FREN323 course details
Points
30 points