This module has two key objectives: to extend students’ reading and listening skills in French through the study of longer texts/films than those which feature in the French Language modules; to introduce them to the study of French language texts/films as cultural products which provide important insights for the development of the range of inter-cultural competencies required to function professionally in a French-speaking environment.
The class will examine the concept of identity and belonging from the perspective of modern-day/post-war France, using a selection of written texts in French and French-language films to explore the notion and link it to its expression in both the social/historical/political and artistic domains, whilst at the same time allowing students to develop their critical, discursive and presentational skills.
Class content will reflect the research specialisms of French lecturing staff in Language Studies, and the actual texts and films studied may vary from year to year to reflect student demand and staff availability, as determined by the research focus of the staff concerned. All texts/films studied will be in the original language.
Detailed information on essential reading will be issued to students at the start of the academic year when the choice of films/texts for that session has been finalised.
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The class will be delivered through a mixture of lectures and seminars.
E-learning: all class materials and additional support materials will be available through Brightspace.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 50 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 50 |