Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2015-2016 (archived)
Module FREN1031: READING FRENCH LITERATURE
Department: Modern Languages and Cultures (French)
FREN1031: READING FRENCH LITERATURE
| Type | Open | Level | 1 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2015/16 | Module Cap | 120 | Location | Durham |
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Prerequisites
- Grade A in French at A level or an equivalent qualification
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 21 | Weekly | 1 Hour | 21 | ■ |
| Seminars | 10 | Fortnightly | 1 Hour | 10 | ■ |
| Preparation and Reading | 169 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Commentary | Component Weighting: 15% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Commentary (Term 1) | 1,000 words | 100% | Yes |
| Component: Summative Essay | Component Weighting: 25% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Summative Essay (Term 2) | 1,500 words | 100% | Yes |
| Component: Written Examination | Component Weighting: 60% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Examination consisting of one essay and one commentary | 2 hours | 100% | Yes |
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