Undergraduate Course: Exploring Belgian Identities in Literature and Film (ELCF10070)
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 |
http://www.selc.ed.ac.uk/french/ |
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| Course description |
This Option will study the treatment of identity in a selection of modern and contemporary francophone Belgian writing. Through the close analysis of a selection of texts and films, the course aims to develop students’ understanding of the numerous thematic, formal, generic and socio-historical issues raised by the representation of Belgian identities and experience, while at the same time familiarising them with the history and culture of Belgium generally. The course aims to develop knowledge and understanding of Belgian identity, history and culture through study of a selection of texts and films in which questions of identity are explored and often foregrounded. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
Students MUST have passed:
French 2 (ELCF08001)
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
Entry to Honours in French
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| Additional Costs |
Purchase of primary texts studied. |
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
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Seminar | | 1-11 | | | | 09:00 - 10:50 | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
Semester 1 ONLY, weekly classes |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Generally, the intended learning outcomes are those of all French Honours Options, as described in French 4 Hons Notes for Students; they include the ability to negotiate complex intellectual ideas, in debate as well as in essays and in French as well as in English, and the appreciation of contrasting and evolving viewpoints. Intended learning outcomes are:
- 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 which they are studying
- to demonstrate a high level of expression in both written and oral presentations
- to demonstrate the mastery of relevant technical terminology and research methods
- 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 develop original ideas
- to demonstrate an awareness of the research agenda relating to the topic
More specifically, they should be able to show:
- a good understanding of the ways in which the representation of Belgian identity/ies allows the authors and film-makers to explore a number of broader themes relating to history, language, culture, memory, sexuality, class etc.
- a good understanding of the sorts of technical demands made and formal opportunities offered by the choice of different genres (novel, autobiography, autofiction, film etc.), and the relationship and distinctions between these genres
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Assessment Information
ONE 2,000 WORD ESSAY (40%) AND ONE 90 MINUTE EXAM (60%)
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| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Susan Bainbrigge
Tel: (0131 6)50 8417
Email: Susan.Bainbrigge@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Margery Accarino
Tel: (0131 6)50 8421
Email: M.Accarino@ed.ac.uk |
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