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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	French Literature and Film
Module Code	FR290
School	SALIS
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NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Students will study three major French and Francophone literary texts in order to develop reading skills across a range of genres and literary styles. Students will explore the cultural and literary background from which these works emerged in order to develop a greater understanding through literature of modern and contemporary France.to develop reading skills across a range of genres and literary stylesto understand the cultural and literary background from which these works emergedto have a greater understanding through literature of modern and contemporary France.

Learning Outcomes

1. Interpret literary and filmic artefacts which arose out of the contemporary French-speaking world
2. Identify the socio-cultural backgrounds to these films and or texts
3. In written and oral productions, to display a further understanding of the cultural, artistic and literary trends which shaped the contemporary French speaking world
4. Manipulate relevant critical tools for an informed understanding understanding of these films and/or texts
5. Inscribe his/her written critical discourse in an organised, structured and informed manner

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	12	The lectures will include a formal introduction to critical and analytical strategies applicable to coursework texts.
Tutorial	12	In the tutorial sessions, students will acquire experience in applying critical and analytical strategies to coursework texts.
Independent learning time	51	Research, reading, preparation of student presentations.
Total Workload: 75

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

indicative content.
various.

This course has been designed to help students develop and use important analytical and interpretive skills. During lectures, students are introduced to the structure, internal coherence and themes of the course texts. In tutorials, students acquire experience of identifying and critically discussing the psychological or social issues dealt with by authors, recognising how a work is related to the socio-cultural and literary movement from which it emerged, and considering the evolution of literary styles and movements in twentieth-century texts..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List