Undergraduate Course: Ecriture Feminine (Ordinary) (ELCF09002)
Course Outline
School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 09 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
European Languages and Cultures - French |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
This course will examine through the study of a wide range of innovative and thought-provoking fictional texts, 20th century feminist and feminine writing from literary, philosophical, political and psychoanalytic perspectives,investigating feminist responses to the
socio-political position of women in France and francophone countries, and exploring the practice of Ecriture feminine. Key theoretical texts
will be studied in conjunction with set texts to familiarise students with the princpal tenets of French feminism, and women's writing in relation to the nouveau roman and postcolonial writing will also be discussed.
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Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
Ordinary Students only
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Additional Costs |
Purchase of Primry Texts |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites |
Entry to any language course above introductory level is subject to a language test by the relevant subject area on arrival and at the discretion of the course organiser. |
Prospectus website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses |
Course Delivery Information
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. |
Assessment Information
ONE 1500 WORD ESSAY (40%) AND ONE 90 MINUTE EXAM (60%) |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Katharine Swarbrick
Tel: (0131 6)50 8415
Email: Kath.Swarbrick@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Margery Accarino
Tel: (0131 6)50 8421
Email: M.Accarino@ed.ac.uk |
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