Undergraduate Course: Twentieth Century French Political Thought (ELCF10062)

Course Outline
School	School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures	College	College of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)	SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate)	Availability	Not available to visiting students
SCQF Credits	20	ECTS Credits	10
Summary	This course will examine theoretical reflection about the political ideologies which most marked the French socio-political and cultural landscape during the twentieth century. Appraisal of the various theoretical defenses and critiques which were made of socialism, Marxism, Gaullism, and extreme right-wing politics by French thinkers and politicians will encourage broader consideration of the roles which such tendencies played, and in important ways still do play, in public life in France. With regard to each ideological tendency, students will study primary texts each offering a contrasting perspective to the others, the aim being to highlight the diversity of thinking within schools of political thought.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites	Students MUST have passed: French 2 (ELCF08001)	Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations		Other requirements	Entry to Honours in French

Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
Intended learning outcomes specific to this course include: - knowledge of the defining features of each political ideology (socialism, Marxism, Gaullism, and the political thought of the extreme right). - knowledge of the role played by these ideologies in shaping political events in France in the course of the twentieth century. - awareness of contrasting views and perspectives amongst thinkers associated with each of these political ideologies. - knowledge of the defining features of the contemporary French political landscape 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.