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| Unit name |
French Drama |
| Unit code |
FREN20026 |
| Credit points |
20 |
| Level of study |
I/5
|
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
|
| Unit director |
Dr. Clare Siviter |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None
|
| Co-requisites |
None
|
| School/department |
Department of French |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Arts |
Description including Unit Aims
This unit traces the development of French drama from the 17th-century to the present day. The texts are viewed on video and studied by seminars and practical workshops.
Aims:
- To introduce students to a significant body of knowledge of a complexity appropriate to second year level. The content matter will normally include one or more of the following: literature; social, cultural or political history; linguistics; cultural studies; film, television or other media.
- To facilitate students’ engagement with a body of literature, including secondary literature, texts, including in non-print media, primary sources and ideas as a basis for their own analysis and development. Normally many or most of these sources will be in a language other than English and will enhance the development of their linguistic skills.
- To develop further skills of synthesis, analysis and independent research, building on the skills acquired in units at level C.
- Some options may prepare students for the experience of the Year Abroad.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Successful students will be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a significant cultural and historical aspect of French studies;
- demonstrate skill in the selection and synthesis of relevant material;
- evaluate and analyse relevant material from a significant body of source materials, in both French and English, at a high level;
- respond to questions or problems by presenting their independent judgements in an appropriate style, orally and in writing, and at a standard appropriate to level I.
Teaching Information
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous sessions and asynchronous activities, including seminars, lectures, and collaborative as well as self-directed learning opportunities supported by tutor consultation.
Assessment Information
- adaptation project: group presentation for a group mark (20%), Individual portfolio (20%)
- 2000 word essay (60%)
Both assessments test ILOs 1-4.
Reading and References
Corneille, Le Cid (1636, 1648, and 1660)
Molière, Tartuffe
Voltaire, Mahomet
Hugo, Lucrèce Borgia
Jarry, Ubu Roi
Duras, La Musica Deuxième
