Introduction to French Literature Genre II: (Drama & Poetry)
- Arts
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 144 pages
- 14 units
This course introduces students to French literary genres, focusing on drama and poetry. It explores various types of plays, poems, and songs, enhancing students' spoken ability and logical reasoning in French. The course covers literary genres, figures of speech, textual analysis, and poetic versions. Students will develop skills in reading, understanding, and analyzing French literary texts, as well as watching and understanding plays or films, and listening to and understanding poems or songs.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 60 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of FRE242, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
FRE242 · MODULE 1
La littérature africaine est l’ensemble des cultures, des mœurs, des civilisations, des pensées et des sentiments du peuple noir d’Afrique. La Littérature africaine peut être perçue sous deux formes: la littérature orale avec ses genres et ses caractéristiques puis la littérature écrite avec les mêmes composantes.
What you should be able to do
- Identify different types of plays and poems.
- Define and apply various literary terms and figures of speech.
- Analyze French literary texts, including plays and poems.
- Understand the cultural and historical contexts of French literature.
- Develop critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Improve spoken and written French language skills.
What it prepares you for
- Teacher
- Translator
- Interpreter
- Cultural Affairs Officer
- Content Writer
- Education
- Translation Services
- Cultural Organizations
- Publishing
- Media
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- MODULE 2
Unit 4. Les figures de style
Requires understanding of complex poetic devices and their application in analyzing the poem.
- MODULE 4
Unit 2. Thème et personnages
The unit requires understanding of the characters and their roles in the play.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 45 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1MODULE 1: INTRTODUCTION A LA LITTERATURE AFRICAINE
Unit 1: La Littérature Africaine et Les Pièces de Théâtres Africaines · 3 hours
Define African literature and theatre.. Describe the three genres of African literature.. Read and analyze examples of plays and poems..
Unit 2: GENRES DE LA LITTERATURE : LE THEATRE · 3 hours
Define theatre correctly.. Name the characteristics of theatre.. Write about the genres of theatre..
- Week 2MODULE 1: INTRTODUCTION A LA LITTERATURE AFRICAINE
Unit 3: GENRES DE LA LITTERATURE: LA POESIE · 3 hours
Define poetry.. Name the characteristics of poetry.. Analyze poetry through theme, characters, and style..
Unit 4: La rime · 3 hours
Define rhyme.. Give examples of rhyme in a poem.. Identify nature and disposition of rhymes..
- Week 3MODULE 2
Unit 1: Analyse du poème 'Demain dès l'aube · 3 hours
Show how poets enrich their poems with objects.. Present Victor Hugo as a great poet.. Analyze the poem 'Demain dès l'aube'..
- Week 4MODULE 2
Unit2 : La structure et la forme du poème · 3 hours
Name the themes addressed in the poem 'Demain dès l'aube'.. Describe the structure of the poem.. Discuss the form of the poem..
- Week 5MODULE 2
Unit 3. Etude spatio-temporelle et les temps verbaux · 3 hours
Write about versification in a poem.. Enumerate the parameters of analyzing a poem.. Study spatial-temporal aspects and verb tenses..
- Week 6MODULE 2
Unit 4. Les figures de style · 3 hours
Name the figures of style.. Identify figures of style in a literary text.. Analyze stylistic devices in 'Demain dès l'aube'..
- Week 7MODULE 3
Unit 1. Introduction · 3 hours
Define poetry.. Name at least three poets.. Discuss the structure of poetry..
- Week 8MODULE 3
Unit 2 : Thème et sous-thèmes · 3 hours
Define slavery.. Define nationalism.. Identify themes and sub-themes in 'Afrique'..
- Week 9MODULE 3
Unit 3: L'auteur, l'intrigue et la structure. · 3 hours
Define the structure of a poetic text.. Enumerate figures of style and stylistic techniques.. Define intrigue..
- Week 10MODULE 3
Unit 4 : Autres poèmes · 3 hours
Analyze other poems.. Apply stylistic devices.. Discuss diction..
- Week 11MODULE 4
Unit 1: Introduction · 3 hours
Give a definition of drama.. Name the characters in Trois prétendants un mari.. Understand the ways that describe drama..
- Week 12MODULE 4
Unit 2. Thème et personnages · 3 hours
Name the main themes and sub-themes in Trois Prétendants un Mari.. Describe the characters in Trois Prétendants un Mari.. Discuss the emancipation of the African woman..
- Week 13MODULE 4
Unit 3. Le développement de l'intrigue dans « Trois prétendants, un mari ». · 3 hours
Talk about the instigation to dramatic action in Trois Prétendants un Mari.. Reveal the prologue in Trois Prétendants un Mari.. Discuss the development of the plot..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all study units and focus on key concepts and definitions.
- Practice analyzing different types of plays and poems.
- Create flashcards for literary terms and figures of speech.
- Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions.
- Practice writing essays on different literary topics.
- Form study groups to discuss and clarify difficult concepts.
- Allocate specific time slots for studying each week.
- Focus on understanding the cultural and historical contexts of the literary works.
- Practice translating French texts and analyzing their literary elements.
- Review examples of textual analysis and apply them to new texts.
Questions students ask about this course
What is FRE242 about?
This course introduces students to French literary genres, focusing on drama and poetry. It explores various types of plays, poems, and songs, enhancing students' spoken ability and logical reasoning in French. The course covers literary genres, figures of speech, textual analysis, and poetic versions. Students will develop skills in reading, understanding, and analyzing French literary texts, as well as watching and understanding plays or films, and listening to and understanding poems or songs.
How many units does FRE242 have?
FRE242, Introduction to French Literature Genre II: (Drama & Poetry), has 14 units across 4 modules, over 144 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is FRE242?
FRE242 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Arts.
Is FRE242 hard?
FRE242 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does FRE242 take to study?
About 60 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is FRE242 assessed?
FRE242 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with FRE242?
Teacher, Translator, Interpreter, Cultural Affairs Officer and Content Writer.