Modern Languages and Cultures
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH STUDIES I
Code FREN114
Coordinator Dr RJ Dixon
Languages, Cultures and Film
Rebecca.Dixon@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2023-24 Level 4 FHEQ First Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Co-requisite modules:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 22

 11

         33
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 117
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Standard UoL penalties will apply There will be a resit opportunity. This will be marked anonymously.  0    35       
There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment.  0    35       
There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment.  0    15       
There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment.  0    15       

Aims

To provide students with an outline of the major stages in the evolution of the French state and, through the use of a range of historical and literary, to engage students in a critical examination of these;

To encourage students to engage with a longer text, through which students will be able to examine different aspects of French and Francophone societies;

To provide students with skills appropriate to a range of areas in French Studies and to assist them in developing generic study skills, including information skills training and anti-plagiarism training.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Demonstrate knowledge  of key events and issues in the history of the French state.

(LO2) Demonstrate knowledge of the development of the French language and of the extent of its use throughout the world.

(LO3) Read critically in both French and English and write  commentaries on materials covered on the module, constructing a coherent argument and using bibliographical conventions appropriately.

(LO4) Find and use appropriate materials and glean data from secondary works using library and IT resources, and understand the rationale behind the proper and consistent use of bibliographic citation.

(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills)

(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis

(S3) Global citizenship - Cultural awareness

Teaching and Learning Strategies

The majority of teaching will be delivered face-to-face on campus. Online delivery will be used to complement the on-campus delivery and where technology affords a better learning experience.

Lecture:
The module comprises twenty two lectures. Lectures provide basic information and orientation on key events and issues.

Seminar:
Description: The module comprises eleven hours of seminars (including two hours of library skills training). Seminars involve a range of exercises in which students will normally work in groups, analysing seen and unseen French texts in class.

Syllabus
 

The first half of the module will focus on French history, from the kingdom of France (Middle Ages-Bourbon monarchy) to the 5th republic. The second half of the module will focus on the Francophone World.

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.