Module Title |
French Literature
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Module Code |
FR290
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School |
SALIS
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Online Module Resources
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Level |
2
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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to study three major 20th-century French literary texts
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to develop reading skills across a range of genres and literary styles
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to understand the cultural and literary background from which these works emerged
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to have a greater understanding through literature of modern and contemporary France.
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Learning Outcomes
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This course has been designed to help students develop and use some important analytical and interpretative skills. As a result of taking this module, students will be able to:
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describe and explain the structure, internal coherence and themes of the works they have studied
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identify and critically discuss the psychological or social issues dealt with by each author
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recognise how a particular genre (theatre, poetry, novel) is related to the socio-cultural and literary context from which it emerged
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understand some of the key changes in literary expression in 20th-century France.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
12
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Tutorials |
12
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
51
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Beckett, Samuel, En Attendant Godot (Paris: Minuit, 1953)
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Duras, Marguerite, Moderato Cantabile (Paris: Minuit, coll. Poche, 1958)
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Prévert, Jacques, Paroles (Paris, Gallimard, coll. Folio, 1946)
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Assessment | Continuous Assessment | 0% | Examination Weight | 100% |
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Indicative Reading List
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J.P. Little Beckett (1981): En attendant Godot and Fin de Partie, London: Grant & Cutler (Critical Guides to French Texts 6).
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H. Kenner (1973): A Reader’s Guide to Samuel Beckett, London: Thames &Hudson.
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L.Graver (1989): Samuel Beckett, Waiting for Godot, Cambridge & New York: CUP.
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J. Pierrot (1989): Marguerite Duras, Paris: Corti.
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More will be provided in class.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
IBLFG | BA in Inter. Business & Lang. (Fr/Ge) |
IBLFS | BA in Inter. Business & Lang. (Fr/Sp) |
LIC | BA Languages for Int. Communication |
SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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