Autobiographie Litteraire Contemporaine (FR0067)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : LLC-4-FR0067

'Qui-est 'je'?'/'Je est un autre' (Rimbaud). This option examines the theory and practice of modern and contemporary autobiography in French. The course begins by examining definitions of autobiography and considering precursors of the genre. Different points of view on the relationship between reality and fiction will be analysed and discussed in the context of a selection of contemporary French texts by Sartre, Barthes, Sarraute, Doubrovsky, Duras and Robbe-Grillet. Key social, philosophical and literary movements and issues relating to existentialism, feminism, the new novel, post-structuralism and post-colonialism will be studied in conjunction with the relevant texts.
The option is seminar-led, with regular student presentations.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

European Languages and Cultures - French, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	09:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course students will be expected to show the ability:
- to demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the chosen specialism(s)
- to recognise and acknowledge the complexity of the subject
- to show an understanding of and apply competently relevant concepts and theories
- to construct coherent arguments which demonstrate an awareness of the problems posed by the texts/ issues studied
- to demonstrate a high level of expression in both written and oral presentations
- to offer alternative perspectives and show an awareness of contrasting viewpoints