FREN20013 Matters of Taste: French Eating Cultures
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.
- No final exam: all coursework
Is FREN20013 hard?
FREN20013: About average. Not running in 2026, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
French food and wine culture since the 1800s: gastronomy, class, colonial and global influences, and food sovereignty. Taught in French.
After it you can
- Explain how food became a marker of French identity
- Read recipes, reviews and films as cultural texts
- Discuss food issues in French
What you need first
(FREN10003 or FREN20017 or FREN20018 or FREN10006 or FREN20001 or FREN30003 or FREN10007 or FREN20002 or FREN30004 or FREN10008 or FREN20019 or FREN30001 or FREN10009 or FREN20023 or FREN30022) or “Equivalent This subject is taught and assessed in French.”
- FREN10003 French 4
- FREN20017 French 4
- FREN20018 Intensive French 3 and 4
- FREN10006 French 5
- FREN20001 French 5
- FREN30003 French 5
- FREN10007 French 6
- FREN20002 French 6
- FREN30004 French 6
- FREN10008 French 7
- FREN20019 French 7
- FREN30001 French 7
- FREN10009 French 8
- FREN20023 French 8
- FREN30022 French 8
Can’t be taken together with
How it’s assessed
Projects 35%, Quizzes 10%, Assignments 15%, Reports and essays 40%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is FREN20013 offered?
- Not running in 2026.
- What do I need before taking FREN20013?
- Needs (FREN10003 or FREN20017 or FREN20018 or FREN10006 or FREN20001 or FREN30003 or FREN10007 or FREN20002 or FREN30004 or FREN10008 or FREN20019 or FREN30001 or FREN10009 or FREN20023 or FREN30022) or “Equivalent This subject is taught and assessed in French.”.
- Does FREN20013 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Projects 35%, Quizzes 10%, Assignments 15%, Reports and essays 40%.
- Can I take FREN20013 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate FREN20013?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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