Childhood and Adolescence in Modern and Contemporary French Fiction (Ordinary) (U04341)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 9 ? Acronym : LLC-3-FR0077

The course will study the treatment of childhood and adolescence in modern French fiction. By close analysis of a selection of texts the course will introduce students to a range of narrative treatments of childhood and family experiences and to the methodologies appropriate to a critical reading of them.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Ordinary Students only

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
Lecture	Thursday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the themes of childhood and adolescence in 20th century French literature. They will have the appropriate methodolical skills to analyse and interpret these themes. They will have acquired transferable cognitive skills such as the adoption of constructively critical perspectives and a willingness to reexamine assumptions. They will have acquired transferable practical skills such as the use of proper registers for witten and oral presentations and argumentation; the collection and analysis of data; time-management; IT skills; interpersonal communication skills.

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.