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 Unit of Study Outline  - 2009 lion
(This information is taken from the Handbook)
 

FRNC2614 - French Reading 1: Text and Society

Undergraduate

Department: French Studies
School: School of Languages and Cultures
Semester(s): Semester 1
Year(s) offered: 2009
Credit Points: 6
   
Co-ordinator: Dr Françoise Grauby
 
 UoS Description: lion

This unit provides a socio-historical and cultural framework for students' studies within the department and develops reading, analytical and critical skills through the close study of a variety of contemporary, authentic texts. The segment presents an overview of the social transformations France has undergone in the twentieth century and the political challenges it confronts as it attempts to redefine its role in the world and in Europe.

This unit is required for students intending to major or take options in their third year

 UoS Learning Situations: lion

1 hour lecture and 1 hour tutorial per week

 UoS Assessment: lion

Three written assignments, equivalent to 6000 words in English: class test (30%), commentary on text (30%), essay (30%), and participation and preparation (10%).

 UoS Readings/References: lion

A dossier of texts to be purchased from the University Copy Centre.

 Prerequisites: lion

FRNC1612, FRNC1622, FRNC1102, FRNC1202 or equivalent

 Prohibition: lion

FRNC2621, FRNC3631, FRNC2501, FRNC3621, FRNC3622

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