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

Undergraduate Course: Seventeenth Century French Theatre (Ordinary) (ELCF09013)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaEuropean Languages and Cultures - French Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: French 2 (ELCF08001)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements Ordinary Students only
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1) WebCT enabled:  No Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralSeminar1-11 09:00 - 10:50
First Class Week 1, Thursday, 09:00 - 10:50, Zone: Central. Appleton Tower, 2.06
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)1:30
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%)
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Transferable skills Not entered
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Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Veronique Desnain
Tel: (0131 6)50 3054
Email: Veronique.Desnain@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Alison Mccracken
Tel: (0131 6)50 8421
Email: alison.mccracken@ed.ac.uk
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