Freud in France (Ordinary) (U04340)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 9 ? Acronym : LLC-3-U04141

This option explores the impact of Freudian psychoanalysis on the work of a range of seminal French thinkers. At the outset students will be introduced to key Freudian concepts and their introduction into French culture. The course then investigates the Existentialist challenge to psychoanalysis, the "return to Freud" project of French psychoanalyst Jacques Lacan, and the uses of psychoanalytic thought for literary theory. We then move on to study the orientation given to Freudian thought in Foucault's and Althusser's history of ideas.

? Keywords : Psychoanalysis Structuralism Existentialism

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Ordinary Students only

? Costs : Purchase of primary texts

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Tutorial	Thursday	09:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Intended learning outcomes specific to this course are:

- an understanding of the ways in which Freudian thought has radically changed perspectives across a range of disciplines;

- an interdisciplinary appreciation of how psychoanalysis interacts with and can be applied to a varied cross-section of theories dominant in French intellectual life;

- an understanding of the essentials of the work of several major French thinkers of the twentieth century;

- an appreciation of the historical evolution of Freudian thought in France.

By the end of the course, students will be expected to show the ability:
to demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of the subject;
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 and issues which they are studying;
to demonstrate a high level of expression in both written and oral presentations;
to demonstrate the mastery of relevant technical terminology and research methods;
to offer alternative perspectives, identify and accommodate ambiguities and show an awareness of nuance;
to develop original ideas;
to demonstrate an awareness of the research agenda relating to the topic.

Assessment Information

One course essay contributing 30% of the final mark for the course. One three-hour examination, with two equally weighted essays, contributing 70% of the final mark for the course.