Last modified: 05 Oct 2023 08:46
The course introduces students to a variety of contemporary Francophone women’s perspectives on issues such as gender, identity, political action, sexuality and sustainability. These will be explored via a variety of documentary films released in the last 30 years.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course aims to give students a better understanding of the diversity of Francophone women’s experiences in the contemporary era via the prism of documentary film. Students will gain an advanced understanding of a range of theoretical debates concerning gender, race, sexuality and subjectivity as well as advanced film analysis skills.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 31 | Feedback Weeks | 34 | |
| Feedback |
Written feedback in the form of tutors' comments is given. Additional informal feedback on performance is offered in tutorials. Tutors have office hours at which further feedback may be sought. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Students will develop skills to analyse documentary film and relevant secondary sources in order to develop their understanding of Francophone women’s experiences in the contemporary era. |
| Factual | Understand | Students will consolidate their knowledge of the subject by means of lectures, tutorials, independent research and synthesizing material from a range of sources. |
| Procedural | Apply | Students will use a range of critical skills to review and apply their knowledge in order to perform practical exercises and construct arguments in verbal and written form. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 70 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 40 | Feedback Weeks | 43 | |
| Feedback |
Written feedback in the form of tutors' comments is given. Additional informal feedback on performance is offered in tutorials. Tutors have office hours at which further feedback may be sought. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | Students will develop skills to analyse documentary film and relevant secondary sources in order to develop their understanding of Francophone women’s experiences in the contemporary era. |
| Factual | Understand | Students will consolidate their knowledge of the subject by means of lectures, tutorials, independent research and synthesizing material from a range of sources. |
| Procedural | Apply | Students will use a range of critical skills to review and apply their knowledge in order to perform practical exercises and construct arguments in verbal and written form. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Factual | Understand | Students will consolidate their knowledge of the subject by means of lectures, tutorials, independent research and synthesizing material from a range of sources. |
| Procedural | Apply | Students will use a range of critical skills to review and apply their knowledge in order to perform practical exercises and construct arguments in verbal and written form. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Students will develop skills to analyse documentary film and relevant secondary sources in order to develop their understanding of Francophone women’s experiences in the contemporary era. |
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