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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures : European Languages and Cultures - French

Undergraduate Course: Seventeenth Century French Theatre (ELCF10007)

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 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) Credits 20
Home subject area European Languages and Cultures - French Other subject area None
Course website None
Course description The literature of the seventeenth century reflects some important religious and political trends. After a brief exposition of the reign of Louis XIII and the establishment of the Compagnie de Jesus as a political force this course will look at the impact of absolute monarchy and Jansenism and their influence on literature in the second half of the century. It will trace the representation of the human condition from the triumph of the hero (Corneille) to 'la demolition du heros' (Racine) following the decline of the aristocracy and the rise of the bourgeoisie under Louis XIV (Moliere). Concentrating on the three main dramatists of the period, this option will be text-based and students will be expected to be major contributors to the discussion generated by the points raised.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: French 2 (ELCF08001)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements Entry to Honours in French
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites FLUENCY IN FRENCH AND PROOF OF SATISFACTORY STUDY AT UNIVERSITY LEVEL OF AN APPROPRIATE AREA OF FRENCH CULTURE (LITERATURE, CINEMA, POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS).
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 advanced knowledge and understanding of the chosen
specialism(s)
-to recognise and acknowledge the complexity of the subject
-to show a good understanding of and apply competently complex conceptual
frameworks
-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 carry out personal research under the guidance of the tutor and offer
evidence of research initiative
-to offer alternative perspectives, identify and accommodate ambiguities and
show an awareness of nuance
-to demonstrate an awareness of the research agenda relating to the topic.
Assessment Information
ONE 2,000 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 Veronique Desnain
Tel: (0131 6)50 3054
Email: Veronique.Desnain@ed.ac.uk
Course secretary Mrs Margery Accarino
Tel: (0131 6)50 8421
Email: M.Accarino@ed.ac.uk
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