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Key French Texts of C20th - FREN3313
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Languages and Linguistics
 
 
Course Outline: School of Languages and Linguistic Course Outlines
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: FREN3104
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Enables students to read in depth and in the original language key texts in twentieth-century French literature and/or philosophy, and places the texts in their social, political and cultural context. In 2007 the topic is 'Justice and Terror in the Theatre of Camus', which focuses on the study of political, ethical and social questions in Camus's plays - primarily 'Caligula' and 'Les Justes'. Students will investigate how in these works Camus looked to the past to address issues of major importance both for his time and for ours: for example justice, terrorism and the freedom of the individual and the community.


Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, students should:
  • Improve their advanced reading and writing skills in French
  • Develop a greater understanding of some political and ethical issues of contemporary relevance.

Assessment

  • Oral tutorial presentation - 15%
  • Written presentation - 25%
  • Prepared performance of scene - 15%
  • Essay (2000 words) - 35%
  • Participation - 10%

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