FR1521: INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE AND CULTURE OF MODERN FRANCE 2 (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:33

Course Overview

This course offers students who are registered for the beginners' course in French language an advanced introduction to twentieth-century French and Francophone culture and society, focusing on the occupation of France during World War II and the experience of colonialism and post-colonialism. Written texts will be studied in translation or with vocabulary help and films will be studied with subtitles.

Course Details

Study Type	Undergraduate	Level	1
Term	Second Term	Credit Points	15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus	None.	Sustained Study	No
Co-ordinators	Dr Shona Potts

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
Either Programme Level 1 or Programme Level 2

What other courses must be taken with this course?

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What courses cannot be taken with this course?

FR1017 Literature and Culture of Modern France 1 (Studied)
FR1022 Literature and Culture of Modern France 1 (Studied)
FR1522 Literature and Culture of Modern France 2 (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

Course Description

This course is intended for beginners wishing to proceed with French studies beyond Level 1. Twentieth century French culture and society will be explored through the study of a selection of films, short prose texts, poetry and socio-political documents, organised around the broad themes of ‘Resistance and Collaboration in World War II’ and ‘Colonialism and its Aftermath’. You will learn in more detail about the themes and styles of modern French literature and culture and will gain more advanced understanding of how to relate texts to their socio-historical context. Teaching will take place in lectures and tutorials where you will be able to develop your analytical skills and exchange your ideas in a small group.

Further Information & Notes

This course may NOT be included as part of a graduating curriculum with FR1022 or FR1522. Students who wish to continue with French in level 2 must take and pass either this course or the first semester course, FR1021. It is strongly recommended that students intending to progress to level 2 French and Honours register for both FR1021 and FR1521.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers

Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (100%). A satisfactory level of performance in coursework will exempt candidates from the examination.

1 two-hour written examination (100%).

Formative Assessment

1 short written assessment in week 3; two further written assessments in weeks 8 and 11; one oral tutorial presentation.

Feedback

The above assessments are given CAS marks, and written or verbal feedback is also given. Additional informal feedback on performance and tutorial participation is also given in tutorials.

Course Learning Outcomes