Module FREN1031: READING FRENCH LITERATURE

Department: Modern Language and Cultures (French)

FREN1031: READING FRENCH LITERATURE

Prerequisites

• 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 Combination of Modules

• 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

• Students will develop knowledge of different periods and genres of French literature.

• Students will improve skills in reading French and in analysing literary texts.

• 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

Summative Assessment

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