| Unit name | Shaping France |
|---|---|
| Unit code | FREN10032 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Clare Siviter |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | Department of French |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
What does it mean to be ‘French’? This unit provides students with an overview of issues pertaining to the history, culture and identity of contemporary France. It does so by examining key moments and themes in France’s development as a political and cultural entity from the Middle Ages to the present. It will give students a better understanding of the evolving nature of French national identity, of the French Republic, and of its position in Europe and the world across the centuries, including the status of French itself as a global language. Students will in turn be able to identify and engage with the dynamics of French national identity and the legacies of French colonialism as a key foundation for studies of the French-speaking world. Students will be taught through a combination of lectures, workshops, and seminars, which will include formative group presentations to help prepare for the coursework assessments.
On successful completion of the unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the historical background to contemporary French society and culture;
2. Develop key skills in both the research and analysis of relevant material;
3. Formulate and communicate their ideas at a level of academic writing appropriate to Level C.
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous sessions and asynchronous activities, including seminars, lectures, formative tasks, and collaborative as well as self-directed learning opportunities supported by tutor consultation.
1 x 500-word literature review (30%). [ILOs 1-3]
1 x 2500-word essay (70%). [ILOs 1-3]
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. FREN10032).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
