Views of French Revolution (FR0040)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : LLC-4-FR0040

Through the close study of a series of well-known historical events (as seen by certain actors in the drama, and as later judged by successive generations of Frenchmen), the course seeks to introduce students of literature to the problem of historiography in the widest possible sense of the term. The course is designed, on the one hand, to encourage a close examination of mentalities (through close textual analysis) and to be an equally systematic examination - in the overall context - of the ways in which myths can be fashioned and fostered and also of the possible reasons why. On the other hand, the course will also aim, methodologically, to be an introduction to the need for vigilance and caution in any and every domain of intellectual enquiry in which considerable reliance on secondary material is unavoidable.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

European Languages and Cultures - French, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 22 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Wednesday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of these courses students will be expected to show the ability:
-to demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of the chosen
specialism(s)
-to recognise and acknowledge the complexity of the subject
-to show a good understanding of and apply competently complex conceptual frameworks
-to construct coherent arguments which demonstrate an awareness of the problems posed by the texts/ issues studied
-to demonstrate a high level of expression in both written and oral presentations
-to carry out personal research under the guidance of the tutor and offer evidence of research initiative
-to offer alternative perspectives, identify and accommodate ambiguities and show an awareness of nuance
-to demonstrate an awareness of the research agenda relating to the topic.
-to demonstrate the mastery of relevant technical terminology and research methods
-to engage in personal research under the guidance of the tutor and offer evidence of research initiative