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2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
FREN2165 Francophone Africa
15 creditsClass Size: 9
Module manager: Dr Kamal Salhi
Email: K.Salhi@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
Pre-requisite qualifications
Satisfactory completion of Level 1 French or equivalentThis module is mutually exclusive with
| FREN2160 | Francophone Africa |
Module replaces
FREN2161/2163This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:- understand the history of France in Africa in both colonial and post-colonial periods
- gain a comprehensive understanding of 'Francophone Africa'
- extend knowledge of the wealth and diversity of Francophone culture in a comprehensive perspective.
Syllabus
Since independence, Africa has experienced political, economic and cultural changes in response to the growing expressions of national identities and to the role of France in Africa. French colonisation has produced scars and wounds that have marked African identity. The significance of French especially in Africa's political and cultural life can hardly be over-estimated.
The module is a critical survey of colonial and post-colonial 'French Africa'. The areas of concern will include ex-colonies from North and Sub-Saharan Africa and some reference will be made to countries where there have been literary and artistic responses to historical and political developments.
The course will consider
- the history of French colonisation, influences and the impact of the French in Africa;
- the responses, reactions and perspectives expressed in various Francophone literatures;
- the language policies and cultural issues inherent in post-independence Africa and
- the political role of France in Africa and the concept of la francophonie.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 14 | 1.00 | 14.00 |
| Seminar | 7 | 1.00 | 7.00 |
| Private study hours | 129.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 21.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
- 25 hours background reading for lectures and seminars- 74 hours preparation for seminar presentations
- 15 hours researching for essay
- 15 hours revision for exam.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Seminar presentation and presentation of seminar worksheet.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 1,500 words in English at the end of second term | 34.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 34.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 15 mins | 66.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 66.00 | |
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 websiteLast updated: 13/11/2018 09:25:39
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