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Archived Version 2023 - 2024
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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 in a global context. 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 within a global context. 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. 6. Engage in critical conversations that underpin Global Citizenship. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Learning Activities Suggested readingBirkett, Jennifer & Kearns, James A Guide to French Literature: From Early Modern to Postmodern Palgrave, 1997 Brozgal, L., & Kippur, S. (Eds.). (2016). Being Contemporary: French Literature, Culture and Politics Today. Liverpool University Press. Contemporary French and francophone studies, (e-journal) Oxfordshire, UK: Taylor & Francis, 2004- https://www.ina.fr/ https://www.bnf.fr/fr/litterature-francaise http://weblitteraire.blogspot.com/ https://www.etudes-litteraires.com/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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