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Archived Version 2012 - 2013
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Description The module offers an introduction to ideas and movements that have played a significant role in the social, political and cultural evolution of modern France. It will also introduce reading skills in French and develop basic techniques of textual and film analysis . | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Identify the dominant factors in the evolution of modern French society 2. Read selected texts in French 3. Evaluate selected films, text and graphic novels and place them in their historical context. 4. Analyse thematic and stylistic features of said films and texts and evaluate their relevance to the period studied. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Analysis of historical phenomena through a varied selection of texts and filmsBenoît Jacquot, 2012, Les Adieux à la Reine (film) Jacques Tardi, 1993, C'était la guerre des tranchées, Casterman (Bande dessinée) Philippe Grimbert, 2004, Un Secret, Livre de poche (novel) On-line visual documents (exhibition and documentaries) on May 1968 Mathieu Kassovitz, 1995, La Haine (film) M. Evans and E. Godin: 2003, France 1815-2003, Arnold, London, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 7866, Film, Jacquot, B, 2012, Les Adieux à la Reine, 7864, Film, Kassovitz, M, 1995, La Haine, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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