FR2206 French Literature: From the Nineteenth to the Twenty-First Century

2025 to 2026 Semester 2

Curricular information may be subject to change

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

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SCQF level

SCQF level 8

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Planned timetable

12.00 noon Tue

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Module coordinator

Prof M M Orr

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Module Staff

Team taught

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Module description

This module will focus on the diversity and developments of French/Francophone writing - in the different genres of the récit, poetry and modern short fiction - from the French Revolution of 1789 to the present day. The module samples texts that focus on and explore a 'pluralité des voix' as a connecting theme and mode of reading. We examine various intersecting issues regarding cultural and intercultural identities and the challenges of their representation within different historical and geographical contexts, and compositional conventions. Both lectures and seminars will be taught in French. They provide preparation and a solid foundation for content modules if you study in a francophone country during your year abroad, and for content modules at St Andrews at Honours level.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS FR2201

Co-requisites

YOU MUST ALSO TAKE FR2202

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 x 10 lectures (weeks 1-3, 5-11); 1 x 6 seminars (weeks 3&4, 6&7, 9&10)

Scheduled learning hours

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.