Module: French Society and Literature

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	French Society and Literature
Module Code	FR190
School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Jean-Philippe Imbert Semester 2: Jean-Philippe Imbert Autumn: Jean-Philippe Imbert
Module Teachers	Dervila Cooke Jean-Philippe Imbert Amy Devlin
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Repeat examination
100% exam

Description

The module offers an introduction to the reading of literary texts in French (short stories) in the context of the aesthetics, ideas and social & political history of the 19th Century. It will also develop basic techniques of textual analysis and commentary. The module is delivered through French/English.

Learning Outcomes

1. Read and understand selected literary texts in French from the modern era
2. Analyse thematic and stylistic features of studied texts using critical analysis vocabulary in French
3. Write a short commentary in French on an extract from the course texts
4. Situate the course texts in relation to the relevant aesthetic, historical, political and social contexts

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	22	Lecture: Presentation and study of texts and contexts
Fieldwork	11	Weekly set readings
Independent Study	92	Library study, reading of texts, exam preparation and study
Total Workload: 125

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

Reading & Analyses / Literary Criticism & Personal Interpretations / History & Context
Study of themes, character depiction, use of language, textual analysis in some of Maupassant's short stories, such as 'Pierrot', 'La parure' and 'Le parapluie'; Study of literary figures and techniques; Presentation of contextual social, political and literary history.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement Type
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

M. Evans and E. Godin: 2003, France 1815-2003, Arnold, London,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

ALTS	BA in Applied Language & Translation Stu
BAJI	Bachelor of Arts (BAJI)
BAJL	Bachelor of Arts (BAJL)
BAJM	Bachelor of Arts (BAJM)
BEDLAN	Bachelor of Ed. in Gaeilge and FR/GE/SP
BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
EBF	BA in Global Business (France)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
INTB	Bachelor Business Studies International
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SMPHSS	Single Module Programme (Hum Soc Sci)

Date of Last Revision

28-SEP-11

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