116-456 Espaces Francophones

Availability

4th year

Credit Points

12.5

Coordinator

Dr Tess Do

Prerequisites

Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth year honours in French.

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

A 2-hour seminar per week

Subject Description

This subject covers a range of topics, such as Francophonie, Francophone cultures and identities. On completion of this subject, students should be able to understand and appreciate the historical facts, the opposing ideologies involved in the making and consolidating of francophone cultures, as well as the complexity of Francophone societies; identify and analyse the specificity of Francophone cultures as well as the influence of French culture in the works of French-speaking authors from regions previously protected or colonised by France.

Generic Skills

  • develop analytical and critical thinking skills

  • have an ability to see relationships, understanding and judgement

  • have public speaking skills

Assessment

A 30 minute seminar paper subsequently written up and totalling 2000 words 40%, one 3000 word essay 60%.

Prescribed Texts

Materials prepared by the department.



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