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FRNC2200: Crime Fiction in French
2027 unit information
This unit explores the rich tradition of French and Francophone crime fiction, focusing on the crime short story. Students will examine how writers have developed, adapted, and challenged crime genre conventions, using the short story to reflect cultural, social, and political concerns. The unit traces the evolution of crime fiction in French, from its historical roots to contemporary forms. Through textual analysis and discussions, students will gain theoretical tools to deepen their understanding of the genre within French and Francophone literature and its links to global contexts.
Unit details and rules
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Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | French and Francophone Studies |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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FRNC1632 or FRNC3002 or FRNC2633 or FRNC3633 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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FRNC2689 or FRNC2010 or FRNC2688 or FRNC3684 or FRNC2689 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Demonstrate knowledge of the conventions of French literary genres and their history
- LO2. Develop an understanding of the relationship between cultural, social and political shifts and contemporary generic transformations
- LO3. Discuss the effects of generic transformation and/or transposition on reading practices
- LO4. Communicate complex ideas in French about genre and linguistic strategy in French literary productions
- LO5. Construct a coherent, evidence-based argument through effective integration of textual analysis and proficient use of appropriate secondary sources in both written and oral form.
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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