Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description


CODE FRE3028

 
TITLE Synoptique 1: culture et littérature/ Synoptic 1: Culture and Literature

 
UM LEVEL 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course

 
MQF LEVEL Not Applicable

 
ECTS CREDITS 6

 
DEPARTMENT French

 
DESCRIPTION The study-unit is a synoptic: it gives students a holistic understanding of French and Francophone literature and French culture related topics, acquired in the 3 years of studies.

Study-Unit Aims:

The aim of this synoptic study-unit is to evaluate the students’ knowledge of French literature and culture.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Knowledge & Understanding:

By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to:

- Draw a link between literary works that may pertain to different genres and belonging to different historical periods;
- Critically discuss issues which have preoccupied the human mind since the birth of civilization and realized that literature is a unifying force in manking.

2. Skills:

By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to:

- Embark upon more complex academic tasks like writing a thesis.

 
ADDITIONAL NOTES Pre-requisite Qualifications: Grade C or better at A Level in French

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Synoptic Study-Unit

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Examination (2 Hours) Yes 100%

 
LECTURER/S Dominique Jean Lanni
Richard Spiteri
Thierry Tremblay (Co-ord.)

 

 
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