This is an archived handbook for a previous year. The current undergraduate and postgraduate handbooks can be viewed using the links above.
Undergraduate Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)
Module FREN3231: THE ROMANCE OF THE GRAIL
Department: Modern Languages and Cultures (French)
FREN3231: THE ROMANCE OF THE GRAIL
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 3 | 20 | Available in 2006/2007 | 30 | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- French Language 2 (FREN2051) or French Language 2 and Year Abroad (FREN2071) OR an equivalent qualification to the satisfaction of the Chairman/Chairwoman of the Board of Studies in MLAC or his/her representative.
Corequisites
- Modern European Languages, Combined Honours and all Joint and 'with' programmes: French Language 4 (FREN3041). Other: see Chairman/Chairwoman of the Board of Studies in MLAC or his/her representative.
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- The module seeks to examine to development of one of the most enduring of European myths and its relevance to the knowledge and appreciation of subsequent cultural manifestations.
Content
- Two medieval texts, typically Chretien de Troyes' Perceval, La Queste del Saint Graal.
- Two modern texts, typically Tennyson, Idylls of the King.
- Jacques Roubaud, Graal-Theatre.
- A selection of films: Eric Rohmer's Perceval, The Fisher King.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- Using a broad range of material, including film, students will address the myth of the Grail from a number of perspectives.
- They will develop an understanding and appreciation of medieval texts and how to respond to the cultural heritage embedded in more modern works, including film.
Subject-specific Skills
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Two medieval texts, typically Chretien de Troyes' Perceval, La Queste del Saint Graal.
- Two modern texts, typically Tennyson, Idylls of the King.
- Jacques Roubaud, Graal-Theatre.
- A selection of films: Eric Rohmer's Perceval, The Fisher King.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 20 | 1 Per Week | 1 Hour | 20 | |
| Seminars | 10 | Fortnightly | 1 Hour | 10 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 170 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay 1 | 20% | Essay | 1000 words | 100% | |
| Essay 2 | 30% | Essay | 2000 words | 100% | |
| Examination | 50% | Examination | 2 hours | 100% |
Formative Assessment
None
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.