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FR2014: INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH IDENTITIES: INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY (2020-2021)

Last modified: 05 Aug 2021 13:04


Course Overview

This course will introduce students to a variety of texts which focus on
the theme of relationships between the individual and society in France
from the 18th century onwards. The course will involve lectures and
tutorials and will include the study of novels, a play and a film.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 2
Term First Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Nadia Kiwan

Qualification Prerequisites

  • Programme Level 2

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

  • FR2009 French Identities: Individual & Nation (Studied)
  • FR2011 Introduction to French Idenitities: Individual and Nation (Studied)
  • FR2013 French Identities: Individual and Society (Studied)
  • FR2509 French Identities: Centre and Periphery (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This introductory course involves the study of a range of set texts or topics, each dealing with key moments and debates in France's intellectual, political and socio-cultural history. All texts/topics are studied from the point of view of the relationship between individual and society, and will consider the question of cultural constructions of national identity in works of literature and film.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1x end-of-term comparative essay (70%) (2000 words approx)
1x mid-term recorded oral presentation (30%) (10 minutes)

Alternative Resit Arrangements for students taking course in Academic Year 2020/21

1 x Resit essay 2,000 words (100%)

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
FactualRememberILO’s for this course are available in the course guide.

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