Module: French Literature and Film

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	French Literature and Film
Module Code	FR290
School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Maria Loftus Semester 2: Maria Loftus Autumn: Maria Loftus
Module Teachers	Dervila Cooke Maria Loftus
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Repeat examination
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Description

Students will study several major modern and contemporary French and/or Francophone literary and cinematic works in order to develop their analytical, reading, and aural skills, as well as their understanding of artistic production and of French-speaking cultures. Students will explore the cultural and literary background from which these works emerged and develop a critical toolkit for the analysis of literary text and film in French. The module is delivered through French/English.

Learning Outcomes

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

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Independent Study	103	Revision of class discussions, homework, independent reading, independent research and viewing, in preparation for in-class discussion and for the written examination
Seminars	22	Participation in group discussions in class, study of structures of the works studied in this module, development of a critical toolkit for analysis of literary and cinematic works.
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

indicative content
This course has been designed to help students develop and use important analytical and interpretive skills. In class, students are introduced to the structure, internal coherence and themes of the works studied and develop their ability to use the correct terminology in analysis. 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 modern and contemporary literary and cinematic works.

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

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)
BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SMPHSS	Single Module Programme (Hum Soc Sci)

Date of Last Revision

01-FEB-10

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