FR4197 French Creative Writing Long Dissertation

Academic year

2026 to 2027 Full Year

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

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SCQF level

SCQF level 10

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

One to one supervision meetings to be arranged with Department

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module Staff

Dr Elise Hugueny-Leger, Dr Elodie Laügt, Dr David Evans, Dr Pauline Souleau

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

The dissertation offers students the possibility of personal advanced study. Guidance will be offered on creative and reflective methods and on presentation. The dissertation will consist of a creative writing piece or portfolio in French, accompanied by a reflective piece normally in English on the creative work (no more than 10,000 words in total; usually 6,000 words for the creative part and 4,000 words for the reflective part). It is to be submitted in accordance with dissertation guidelines and deadlines. Agreement is subject to appropriate supervision arrangements.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS FR3001,BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE FR4150

Anti-requisites

YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS MODULE IF YOU TAKE FR4198

Assessment pattern

Coursework - 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework - 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 seminars and approximately 8 contact hours with the supervisor over the year.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Develop and improve writing techniques in French: this includes versatility in styles, registers and genres
  • Enhance knowledge of French literature and literary genres
  • Develop a reflexive and self-critical eye on the writing process and creative outputs
  • Hone reading skills and writing skills