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Unit of study_
FRNC2300: French/Francophone History and Culture 1
2024 unit information
This unit of study will introduce students to key historical events in the French and Francophone world through a variety of visual, cinematographic, literary and artistic media. It will start from the Second World War then cover the decolonisation process up to today, focusing on several Francophone regions: the South Pacific, Vietnam, the Caribbean and West Africa.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
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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FRNC3633 or FRNC3634 or FRNC3002 or FRNC3606 or FRNC2633 or FRNC3626 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. have extensive knowledge in French and Francophone History and Culture
- LO2. develop analytical and critical skills in relation to texts, artworks and films relating to French and Francophone history and culture
- LO3. use French language skills (oral and written) to acquire theoretical tools and concepts, argue and develop ideas.
- LO4. use creativity and academic rigour to express original points and ideas in class and in assignments
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