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Undergraduate Handbook 2010-2011 (archived)
Module FREN1031: READING FRENCH LITERATURE
Department: Modern Languages and Cultures (French)
FREN1031: READING FRENCH LITERATURE
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 1 | 20 | Available in 2010/2011 | None. | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- B in French at A level (or its equivalent).
Corequisites
- Modern European Languages, Combined Honours and all Joint and 'with' programmes: French Language 1(I) (FREN1011). Others: see Chairman/Chairwoman of the Board of Studies in MLAC or his/her representative.
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- Through the study of representative works drawn from different periods of French literature, the principal aims of the course are: to introduce students to the art and methods of reading and interpreting texts belonging to the standard generic types (poetry, theatre, fiction).
- to introduce students to the practice of close reading of literary texts through the exercise of literary commentary.
Content
- Through the study of representative works drawn from different periods of French Literature, the module will introduce students to the art and methods of reading and interpreting texts belonging to the standard generic types (poetry, theatre, fiction).
- Students will practice close reading of literary texts through the exercise of literary commentary.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- Students will develop knowledge of different periods and genres of French literature.
Subject-specific Skills
- Students will improve skills in reading French and in analysing literary texts.
Key Skills
- The development of general written and oral communication skills.
- Skills in the acquisition and interpretation of information through reading and research.
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 fortnightly seminar. 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 | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 21 | Weekly | 1 Hour | 21 | Yes |
| Seminars | 10 | Fortnightly | 1 Hour | 10 | Yes |
| Preparation and Reading | 169 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commentary | 15% | Commentary (Term 1) | 1,000 words | 100% | Yes |
| Summative Essay | 25% | Summative Essay (Term 2) | 1,500 words | 100% | Yes |
| Written Examination | 60% | Examination consisting of one essay and one commentary | 2 hours | 100% | Yes |
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.