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FR3582: THE RENAISSANCE IN FRANCE A (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

The course looks at a number of French literary works of the sixteenth century, within the broader context of the European Renaissance. Prose fiction is represented by the comic genius of Rabelais, and poetry, which is the crowning glory of the period, is also studied including love sonnets, short satirical poems, and experimental feats of technical skill that can be read forwards or backwards or upside down. Some non-French writing of the period is also studied (in English translation), as well as topics such as the renewal of interest in classical antiquity, the development of printing and social change.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Glynn Hesketh

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

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The course aims to help students achieve an understanding and appreciation of a number of French literary works of the sixteenth century, within the broader context of the European Renaissance. Prose fiction of Rabelais is studied together with the work of a major sixteenth-century French poet. Some non-French writing of the period is also studied (in English translation), as well as topics such as the renewal of interest in classical antiquity, the development of printing and social change.

Further Information & Notes

This course may NOT be included as part of a graduating curriculum with FR 4582 (The Renaissance in France B). It will be available in 2014/15 and in alternate sessions thereafter.

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: in-course assessment : one written assignment, ca 2000 words (100%)

1 two-hour written examination (100%).

Formative Assessment

The first written assignment has a formative as well as a summative role.

Feedback

The above assignments receive CAS marks, which the Course Guide links to specific marking criteria, and written or verbal feedback in the form of tutors' comments is also given. Additional informal feedback on performance and tutorial participation is offered in tutorials. Tutors have office hours at which further feedback may be sought.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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