Year
2017
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 1-hour lecture weekly
1 x 2-hour workshop weekly
Prerequisites
9 units of FREN topics
Assumed knowledge
Introductory to intermediate French language
Topic description
In this topic, students consider issues relating to French history, culture and society as illustrated in a selection of authentic written, aural and/or visual texts. The focus of the topic will be based on staff availability and will different to that offered in FREN2211.
Educational aims
This topic aims to:

  • expose students to past and contemporary cultural and societal issues

  • enhance students' ability to understand and discuss a range of texts

  • develop critical and analytical skills through the study of French texts
Expected learning outcomes
On completing this topic, students will be able to:

  • read and discuss authentic written, aural and/or visual texts of moderate difficulty

  • identify and discuss socio-cultural issues and use them for the interpretation and comparison of texts