French Second Level Modules
At Second level the course broadens and diversifies. Students planning to take a Single Honours French MA or a Joint Honours French MA (French with one other subject) study French Studies I and II. These modules include French language, linguistics and history, largely taught in French, and a French literature survey course, reading a range of texts from mediaeval to contemporary France. Our French history course tells the story of France from the hexagon's first inhabitants up to the present day, providing a panoramic survey of major events and of the development of French government and identity. Historical documents are also used by tutors in some of the weekly language seminars, which are also conducted in French. This integrated study of French language, culture and identity therefore provides our students with knowledge that will help them understand many of the issues they may meet during a year in France, and allows them to make an informed choice from among our Honours modules, many of which develop at greater depth topics touched on during the second year.
Students planning to take a three-subject MA will study French Language & Society I and II. These modules also include French language, linguistics and history, but not the literature survey.
Please be aware that module details are only correct for the current academic session and may change from one year to the next.
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Please note that individual courses of study have to be approved by the relevant Faculty and your choice of modules may be restricted by the regulations. If in doubt, please ask for advice.
FR2021 French Language and Society 1
The module comprises two main elements: (i) French Language; (ii) Introduction to French history. The French Language strand builds on core competencies acquired in Year 1 and focuses on oral and written communication skills, language analysis, expression. The history component provides an introduction to the broad historical development of France from the Renaissance to 1789, studying both large-scale trends and important texts which are analysed in their historical context.
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| Semester: | 1 |
| Time: | 12.00 noon |
| Teaching method: | 4 or 5 hours and 1 surgery hour. |
| Prerequisites: | FR1002 |
| Antirequsites: | FR2031 |
| Assessment: | Coursework = 40%, Written Examination = 60% |
| Reassessment: | |
| Short loan supplementary reading list | |
FR2022 French Language and Society 2
The module develops further the two main elements of FR2021.
| Availability: | |
| Semester: | 2 |
| Time: | 12.00 noon |
| Teaching method: | 4 or 5 hours and 1 surgery hour. |
| Prerequisites: | FR2021 |
| Antirequsites: | FR2032 |
| Assessment: | Coursework = 40%, Written Examination = 60% |
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FR2031 French Studies 1
The module comprises three main elements: (i) French Language; (ii) Introduction to French history; (iii) French Literature. The French Language strand builds on core competencies acquired in Year 1 and focuses on oral and written communication skills, language analysis, expression. The history component provides an introduction to the broad historical development of France from the Renaissance to 1789, studying both large-scale trends and important texts which are analysed in their historical context. The French Literature strand comprises a survey of literature from the sixteenth century to the eighteenth century which enhances critical skills and the appreciation of major French literary texts.
| Availability: | |
| Semester: | 1 |
| Time: | 12.00 noon |
| Teaching method: | 6 or 7 hours. |
| Prerequisites: | FR1002 |
| Antirequsites: | FR2021 |
| Assessment: | Coursework = 40%, Written Examination = 60% |
| Reassessment: | |
| Short loan supplementary reading list | |
FR2032 French Studies 2
The module develops further the three main elements of FR2031.
| Availability: | |
| Semester: | 2 |
| Time: | 12.00 noon |
| Teaching method: | 6 or 7 hours and 1 surgery hour. |
| Prerequisites: | FR2031 |
| Antirequsites: | FR2022 |
| Assessment: | Coursework = 40%, Practical Examination = 60% |
| Reassessment: | |
| Short loan supplementary reading list | |