FREN20016 French and Francophone Cultural Studies
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.
- Final exam 30%: mostly coursework
Is FREN20016 hard?
FREN20016: About average. Not running in 2026, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it easier: Final exam only 30%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Strengthen all four French skills while exploring French-speaking communities worldwide through songs, films, comics and news.
After it you can
- Use French more independently and accurately
- Describe the diversity of the French-speaking world
- Carry out a research project in French
What you need first
FREN10001 or FREN20015 or FREN20018 or FREN10003 or FREN20017 or FREN10006 or FREN20001 or FREN30003 or FREN10009 or FREN20023 or FREN30022
- FREN10001 French 3
- FREN20015 French 3
- FREN20018 Intensive French 3 and 4
- FREN10003 French 4
- FREN20017 French 4
- FREN10006 French 5
- FREN20001 French 5
- FREN30003 French 5
- FREN10009 French 8
- FREN20023 French 8
- FREN30022 French 8
How it’s assessed
Assignments 30%, Projects 40%, Final exam 30%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is FREN20016 offered?
- Not running in 2026.
- What do I need before taking FREN20016?
- Needs FREN10001 or FREN20015 or FREN20018 or FREN10003 or FREN20017 or FREN10006 or FREN20001 or FREN30003 or FREN10009 or FREN20023 or FREN30022.
- Does FREN20016 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 30% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 30%, Projects 40%, Final exam 30%.
- Can I take FREN20016 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 FREN20016?
- 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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