2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

FREN1019 Writing the self in French

20 creditsClass Size: 40

Module manager: Nina Wardleworth
Email: n.a.wardleworth@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

A level French or equivalent at the discretion of the Module Convenor

Module replaces

FREN 1042 FREN 1062

This module is approved as a discovery module

Module summary

In this module you will examine short written and audio narratives (songs, podcasts) of the self in French, analysing a range of source types and themes (feminism, queer writing, narratives of race and migration) from across the Francophone world. Through a series of workshops you will learn to write your own life narratives inspired by these source texts.

Objectives

This module aims to: 
1. introduce students to a range of written and audio texts about the self in French in lectures.
2. provide students with the tools to write their own life narratives in French in the workshops.
3. support students in analysing how authors have negotiated their own sense of self in relation to their particular (time, location) context in lectures and workshops.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
LO1. demonstrate an understanding of key approaches, concepts and themes in French language life writing. 
LO2. express their own reflections and life experiences in written French.
LO3. identify and critique the main arguments of a range of scholarly publications drawn from the discipline of French and Francophone Studies 

Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
SO1. locate primary and secondary materials in libraries and online.  
SO2. present ideas based on close reading and research in formal genres of academic writing in English, specifically a commentary.
SO3. reflect on their own personal identity and develop their French language skills through a written life narrative.
SO4. analyse a range of primary materials, from across the Francophone world.

Syllabus

Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	11	1.00	11.00
Practical	10	2.00	20.00
Private study hours			169.00
Total Contact hours			31.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Progress is monitored by a) participation in seminars and workshops; b) 1 practice commentary; c) regular formative pieces of creative writing in French.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Source Analysis	Commentary: Close analysis of a primary source	50.00
Portfolio	3 pieces of creative writing in French	50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 05/02/2024

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