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Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2007-2008 (archived)

Module FREN2021: 17TH & 18TH CENTURY FRENCH LITERATURE

Department: Modern Language and Cultures (French)

FREN2021: 17TH & 18TH CENTURY FRENCH LITERATURE

Type Open Level 2 Credits 20 Availability Available in 2007/08 Module Cap 100 Location Durham

Prerequisites

  • French Language 1 (FREN1011) 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 2 (FREN2051) or French Language 2 and Year Abroad (FREN2071). Other: see Chairman/Chairwoman of the Board of Studies in MLAC or his/her representative.

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • None.

Aims

  • To give a general introduction to French literature of the 17th and 18th centuries by means of a detailed study of representative texts which illustrate the ways this period depicted and discussed rational and emotional behaviour: 'reason and passions'.
  • To improve reading skills in French, techniques of literary analysis, and knowledge of French history and culture.

Content

  • Prescribed Texts (subject to change and revision).
  • The module is taught and examined in English.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
  • Student will develop knowledge of French history and culture.
Subject-specific Skills:
  • By the end of this module students should have improved reading skills in French and techniques of literary analysis.
Key Skills:
  • Skills in written argument and presentation.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

  • This module is taught by means of a weekly lecture and three-weekly seminar. The module will be taught and assessed in English. Students are required to attend all lectures and seminars and are expected to prepare themselves for classes and participate actively in discussions.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours
Lectures 21 Weekly 1 Hour 21
Seminars 10 Fortnightly 1 Hour 10
Preparation and Reading 169
Total 200

Summative Assessment

Component: Commentary Component Weighting: 20%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
Commentary 1000 words 100%
Component: Essay Component Weighting: 30%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
Essay 1500 words 100%
Component: Examination Component Weighting: 50%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
Examination 2 hours 100%

Formative Assessment:

None

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University