The Monster in French Literature (VS1) (U04013)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 9 ? Acronym : LLC-3-FR0052

This course focuses on four texts published between 1870 and 1886, which are haunted by strange creatures composed in varying proportions of man and god, beast, machine, vegetable and mineral. The central question they raise is: what can we learn from these monsters about what it means to be human?

Entry Requirements

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : U03264

? Pre-requisites : Semester 1 Visiting Students only

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

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

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Tutorial	Tuesday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of these courses 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.