Critical Appreciation Of Literature
- Arts
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 113 pages
- 5 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 52 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- FRE101
- FRE102
- FRE201
- FRE202
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of FRE251, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
FRE251 · MODULE 5- Exercice d’application : Analyse de quelques œuvres littéraires de langue française.
Les modules sont repartis en quatre unités. Pour chaque module, un travail de contrôle ou devoir résume le cours dispensés. Afin de faciliter la tâche à l’étudiant, un certain nombre de temps est alloué à chaque séquence du cours. L’enseignant essayera d’adhérer au temps pour pouvoir finir avec succès le programme avant la fin du semestre.
What you should be able to do
- Identify and describe the major periods and movements in French literature.
- Analyze and interpret literary texts from French, African, and Caribbean authors.
- Understand the historical and cultural contexts that shaped French literature.
- Apply critical approaches to evaluate literary works.
- Compare and contrast different literary genres and styles.
- Demonstrate knowledge of key literary terms and concepts.
What it prepares you for
- Teacher
- Translator
- Interpreter
- Cultural Affairs Officer
- Content Writer
- Education
- Translation Services
- International Relations
- Publishing
- Journalism
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Les littératures de langue française (deuxième partie)
Unit 5: Appréciation des textes littéraires
Analyzing and interpreting literary texts requires a deep understanding of literary devices, historical context, and cultural nuances, demanding strong analytical skills.
- Module 4: La littérature africaine et antillaise
Unit 2: La période de la négritude
Understanding the historical and socio-political context of the Negritude movement requires critical analysis of complex themes of identity, colonialism, and cultural resistance.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 60 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Les littératures de langue française (introduction)
Unit 1: Introduction générale sur la littérature de langue française · 4 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 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 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 2Module 1: Les littératures de langue française (introduction)
Unit 4: Le théâtre · 4 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 3Module 2: Les littératures de langue française (la littérature française :première partie)
Unit 1: La littérature française et ses subdivisions · 4 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 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 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 4Module 2: Les littératures de langue française (la littérature française :première partie)
Unit 4: Le XVIè Siècle de la littérature française · 4 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 5Module 3: Les littératures de langue française (deuxième partie)
Unit 1: Le dix-septième siècle et ses caractéristiques · 4 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 6Module 3: Les littératures de langue française (deuxième partie)
Unit 2: Le dix-huitième siècle et ses caractéristiques · 4 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 7Module 3: Les littératures de langue française (deuxième partie)
Unit 3: Le dix-neuvième siècle et ses caractéristiques · 4 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 8Module 3: Les littératures de langue française (deuxième partie)
Unit 4: Le vingtième siècle et ses caractéristiques · 4 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 9Module 3: Les littératures de langue française (deuxième partie)
Unit 5: Appréciation des textes littéraires · 4 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 10Module 4: La littérature africaine et antillaise
Unit 1: La littérature africaine de 1920 – 1960 · 4 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 11Module 4: La littérature africaine et antillaise
Unit 2: La période de la négritude · 4 hours
Understand the period of Negritude and its events.. Explore the characteristics of Negritude poems.. Learn about the contribution of Negritude to Africa..
- Week 12Module 4: La littérature africaine et antillaise
Unit 3: La littérature africaine de 1960 à nos jours · 4 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 13Module 4: La littérature africaine et antillaise
Unit 4: La littérature antillaise · 4 hours
Explore Caribbean literature and its influences.. Understand the literary movements of Antillanité and Créolité.. Analyze the characteristics of Caribbean literature..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a timeline of French literary periods and movements, noting key authors and works for each.
- Practice analyzing sample literary texts, focusing on theme, style, and historical context.
- Review key literary terms and concepts, such as metaphor, symbolism, and irony, with examples from course readings.
- Focus on understanding the socio-political context of the Negritude movement and its impact on African literature.
- Compare and contrast the literary movements of Antillanité and Créolité in Caribbean literature.
- Allocate specific study time for each module, prioritizing areas where you feel less confident.
Questions students ask about this course
What is FRE251 about?
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.
How many units does FRE251 have?
FRE251, Critical Appreciation Of Literature, has 5 units across 5 modules, over 113 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is FRE251?
FRE251 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Arts.
Is FRE251 hard?
FRE251 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does FRE251 take to study?
About 52 hours of study, spread across its 5 units.
How is FRE251 assessed?
FRE251 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What do I need before starting FRE251?
FRE101 FRE102 FRE201 FRE202
What can I do with FRE251?
Teacher, Translator, Interpreter, Cultural Affairs Officer and Content Writer.