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FRE251Arts2 Unitsintermediate

Critical Appreciation Of Literature

This course provides a critical appreciation of French literature, encompassing French, African, and Caribbean works. It introduces students to the fundamental concepts necessary for literary analysis. The course explores various literary periods, movements, and socio-political contexts. Students will develop skills to differentiate between literary periods and critically evaluate literary works, focusing on key themes, styles, and cultural influences within French-speaking regions.

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52h
Study Time
13
Weeks
4h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
French LiteratureLiterary CriticismAfrican LiteratureCaribbean LiteratureLiterary Analysis

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
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Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

French Literature

2

African Literature

3

Caribbean Literature

4

Literary Genres

5

Literary Movements

6

Literary Analysis

7

Negritude

8

Antillanité

9

Créolité

Total Topics9 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

FRE101

FRE102

FRE201

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Les littératures de langue française (introduction)

8h

Unit 1: Introduction générale sur la littérature de langue française

4 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to French literature and its various genres.
  • •Define French literature within the Nigerian educational system.
  • •Identify the different periods of French literature.

Unit 2: La prose

2 study hours
  • •Define prose and differentiate it from other literary genres.
  • •Identify the characteristics of prose, including novels, short stories, and tales.
  • •Understand the different types of novels and their elements.

Unit 3: La poésie

2 study hours
  • •Define poetry and its characteristics.
  • •Explore different types of poems and their structures.
  • •Learn how to analyze a poem, considering elements like theme, rhyme, and style.
Week
2

Module 1: Les littératures de langue française (introduction)

4h

Unit 4: Le théâtre

4 study hours
  • •Define theatre and its characteristics.
  • •Explore different genres of theatre, such as comedy, tragedy, and drama.
  • •Understand the development of plot in a theatrical play.
Week
3

Module 2: Les littératures de langue française (la littérature française :première partie)

8h

Unit 1: La littérature française et ses subdivisions

4 study hours
  • •Define French literature and its subdivisions.
  • •Identify French literature through different historical periods.
  • •Understand the social events that marked the Middle Ages.

Unit 2: Le Moyen Age (littéraire) et ses différentes périodes

2 study hours
  • •Explore the subdivisions of the Middle Ages and their social events.
  • •Understand the first and second periods of the Middle Ages.
  • •Learn about the heroic activities of knights and the birth of chansons de geste.

Unit 3: De la premièreà la quatrième période

2 study hours
  • •Study the literary aspects of the first and second periods of the Middle Ages.
  • •Understand the evolution of the French language from Latin.
  • •Explore the literature of courtly love and the types of literature during this period.
Week
4

Module 2: Les littératures de langue française (la littérature française :première partie)

4h

Unit 4: Le XVIè Siècle de la littérature française

4 study hours
  • •Explore the literary aspects of the third and fourth periods of the Middle Ages.
  • •Understand the decline of chansons de geste and the emergence of prose novels.
  • •Learn about the influence of Italian art and literature on French literature.
Week
5

Module 3: Les littératures de langue française (deuxième partie)

4h

Unit 1: Le dix-septième siècle et ses caractéristiques

4 study hours
  • •Study the social, economic, and artistic developments of the 17th century.
  • •Understand the characteristics of the 17th century, including the reign of Louis XIV.
  • •Explore the literary genres that dominated French literature during this period.
Week
6

Module 3: Les littératures de langue française (deuxième partie)

4h

Unit 2: Le dix-huitième siècle et ses caractéristiques

4 study hours
  • •Study the philosophical ideas that dominated the 18th century.
  • •Understand the events that marked the 18th century, including the French Revolution.
  • •Explore the literary genres of the 18th century, focusing on theatre and prose.
Week
7

Module 3: Les littératures de langue française (deuxième partie)

4h

Unit 3: Le dix-neuvième siècle et ses caractéristiques

4 study hours
  • •Study the events that marked the 19th century in French literature.
  • •Understand the characteristics of Romanticism, Realism, and Symbolism.
  • •Explore the literary genres of the 19th century and their specificities.
Week
8

Module 3: Les littératures de langue française (deuxième partie)

4h

Unit 4: Le vingtième siècle et ses caractéristiques

4 study hours
  • •Study the events that marked the 20th century.
  • •Understand the characteristics of French literature during this period.
  • •Explore the literary genres of the 20th century, including poetry, theatre, and prose.
Week
9

Module 3: Les littératures de langue française (deuxième partie)

4h

Unit 5: Appréciation des textes littéraires

4 study hours
  • •Understand the criteria for appreciating a literary text.
  • •Learn how to make an appreciation of a literary text.
  • •Apply the criteria to analyze and critique literary works.
Week
10

Module 4: La littérature africaine et antillaise

4h

Unit 1: La littérature africaine de 1920 – 1960

4 study hours
  • •Define African literature and its subdivisions.
  • •Explore oral and written literature in the African context.
  • •Understand the characteristics and genres of African oral literature.
Week
11

Module 4: La littérature africaine et antillaise

4h

Unit 2: La période de la négritude

4 study hours
  • •Understand the period of Negritude and its events.
  • •Explore the characteristics of Negritude poems.
  • •Learn about the contribution of Negritude to Africa.
Week
12

Module 4: La littérature africaine et antillaise

4h

Unit 3: La littérature africaine de 1960 à nos jours

4 study hours
  • •Study African literature from 1960 to the present day.
  • •Understand the events that marked this period.
  • •Explore the role of women in African literature.
Week
13

Module 4: La littérature africaine et antillaise

4h

Unit 4: La littérature antillaise

4 study hours
  • •Explore Caribbean literature and its influences.
  • •Understand the literary movements of Antillanité and Créolité.
  • •Analyze the characteristics of Caribbean literature.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of French literary periods and movements, noting key authors and works for each.

2

Practice analyzing sample literary texts, focusing on theme, style, and historical context.

3

Review key literary terms and concepts, such as metaphor, symbolism, and irony, with examples from course readings.

4

Focus on understanding the socio-political context of the Negritude movement and its impact on African literature.

5

Compare and contrast the literary movements of Antillanité and Créolité in Caribbean literature.

6

Allocate specific study time for each module, prioritizing areas where you feel less confident.

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