- Course Code
- FR 1021
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr S Potts
Pre-requisites
May only be taken in conjunction with FR 1018.
Notes
This course may NOT be included as part of a graduating curriculum with FR 1022.
Overview
This intensive course is intended for beginners wishing to proceed with French studies beyond Level 1.
Introduction to twentieth-century French and Francophone culture and society through a study of a selection of films, short prose texts, poetry, bande dessinée (cartoon) and socio-political documents, organised around the broad themes of ‘Childhood and Adolescence’ and ‘Gender, Sexuality and Love’.
In addition to formal lecture and tutorial teaching, students are expected to follow a programme of directed self learning via materials made available on the course WebCT site.
Structure
1 one-hour lecture and 1 one- hour tutorial per week.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (100%). A satisfactory level of performance in coursework will exempt candidates from the examination.
Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).
Formative Assessment
1 short written assessment in week 3; two further written assessments in weeks 8 and 11; one oral tutorial presentation.
Feedback
The above assessments are given CAS marks, and written or verbal feedback is also given. Additional informal feedback on performance and tutorial participation is also given in tutorials.