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On completion of this module students should be able to: Analyse the set texts in relation to the specificity of their cultural context; Discuss the broad issues of identity and language raised by Quebec writers; Articulate and critique the concept of francophone literature from a postcolonial perspective; Negotiate three distinct literary genres.
Indicative Module Content:Students will be introduced to the literature of Quebec through study of a novel by Jacques Godbout, a play by Michel Tremblay and a poetry anthology privileging the work of Gaston Miron.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 12 |
Seminar (or Webinar) | 12 |
Specified Learning Activities | 36 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 40 |
Total | 100 |
In this module, students are expected to read advanced literary texts in French. A good knowledge of French is thus required.
Learning Recommendations:This module presupposes that students have passed Level-Two French language module FR20040 or attained an equivalent standard of language competence (CEFR Level B1). If in doubt, they should contact the module coordinator.
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Mid-term critical analysis submitted in Week 7; individual assignment feedback (written) in Week 10 and group in-class feedback in Week 10; final assessment: end-of-module essay
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29 | Tues 12:00 - 12:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 30 | Tues 12:00 - 12:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 31, 32, 33 | Tues 12:00 - 12:50 |
Seminar | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Tues 13:00 - 13:50 |
Seminar | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 23, 24 | Tues 13:00 - 13:50 |
Seminar | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 25 | Tues 13:00 - 13:50 |
Seminar | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Thurs 11:00 - 11:50 |