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FRE252Arts2 Unitsintermediate

Critical Appreciation of Literature

This course introduces students to the critical appreciation of literature, focusing on sociopolitical events and situations within society. It explores literary periods in Africa, including pre-colonial, colonial, post-colonial, and post-independence eras. The course equips students with the ability to analyze and critique social vices presented in African literature written in French. Students will develop a sense of patriotism and nation-building through comparative analysis of African and world literatures.

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65h
Study Time
13
Weeks
5h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Literary CriticismAfrican LiteratureFrench LiteratureSociopolitical AnalysisLiterary Theory

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
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Math Level
No Math
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Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

French Literature

2

African Literature

3

Literary Genres

4

Literary Movements

5

Literary Criticism

6

Oral Literature

7

Written Literature

Total Topics7 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

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

Written Assessment

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Literary Critic

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French Language Teacher

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Translator

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Cultural Analyst

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Content Writer

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Industry Applications

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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)

6h

Unit 1: Introduction générale sur la littérature de langue française

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to French literature and its various periods.
  • •Define French literature within the Nigerian educational system.
  • •Identify key literary movements and their historical contexts.

Unit 2: Les genres de la littérature

3 study hours
  • •Explore the different genres of literature: prose, poetry, and theatre.
  • •Distinguish between oral and written literature.
  • •Identify the characteristics of each genre and their significance.
Week
2

Module 1: Les littératures de langue française (introduction)

6h

Unit 3: La prose

3 study hours
  • •Define prose and its characteristics.
  • •Explore different types of novels and their elements.
  • •Analyze the components of a novel: theme, characters, plot, and narrative perspective.

Unit 4: La poésie

3 study hours
  • •Define poetry and its characteristics.
  • •Analyze a poem, considering its theme, structure, and style.
  • •Identify different types of poems and their elements.
Week
3

Module 1: Les littératures de langue française (introduction)

3h

Unit 5: Le théâtre

3 study hours
  • •Define theatre as a literary genre.
  • •Explore the characteristics of theatre and its importance.
  • •Identify different genres of theatre: comedy, tragedy, and drama.
Week
4

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

3h

Unit 1: La littérature française et ses subdivisions

3 study hours
  • •Define French literature and its subdivisions.
  • •Explain the subdivisions of French literature from the Middle Ages to the 16th century.
  • •Discuss the Renaissance period and its impact on literature.
Week
5

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

3h

Unit 2: De la première à la quatrième période

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the social events that marked the first and second periods of the Middle Ages.
  • •Explore the literary manifestations of these periods.
  • •Analyze the characteristics of the chanson de geste and chanson de Roland.
Week
6

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

3h

Unit 3: La troisième et la quatrième période (au niveau littéraire)

3 study hours
  • •Examine the literary aspects of the third and fourth periods of the Middle Ages.
  • •Discuss the influence of Italian literature on French literature.
  • •Analyze the development of dramatic literature during this period.
Week
7

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

3h

Unit 4: Le XVIè Siècle de la littérature française

3 study hours
  • •Explore the French 16th century and its literary characteristics.
  • •Discuss the Renaissance, Reformation, and Wars of Religion.
  • •Analyze the development of prose, theatre, and poetry during this period.
Week
8

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

3h

Unit 1: Le dix – septième siècle et ses caractéristiques

3 study hours
  • •Explore the events that marked the 17th century in French literature.
  • •Discuss the characteristics of the 17th century, including classicism.
  • •Analyze the development of prose, theatre, and poetry during this period.
Week
9

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

3h

Unit 2: Le dix-huitième siècle et ses caractéristiques

3 study hours
  • •Explore the events that marked the 18th century in French literature.
  • •Discuss the characteristics of the 18th century, including the Age of Enlightenment.
  • •Analyze the development of prose, theatre, and poetry during this period.
Week
10

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

3h

Unit 3: Le XIXe siècle et ses caractéristiques

3 study hours
  • •Explore the events that marked the 19th century in French literature.
  • •Discuss the characteristics of the 19th century, including Romanticism, Realism, and Symbolism.
  • •Analyze the development of prose, theatre, and poetry during this period.
Week
11

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

3h

Unit 4: Le XXè siècle et ses caractéristiques

3 study hours
  • •Explore the events that marked the 20th century in French literature.
  • •Discuss the characteristics of the 20th century, including the impact of wars and social changes.
  • •Analyze the development of prose, theatre, and poetry during this period.
Week
12

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

3h

Unit 5: Appréciation des textes littéraires

3 study hours
  • •Define and discuss the criteria for appreciating literary texts.
  • •Analyze and interpret literary texts using established criteria.
  • •Compare and contrast different literary works based on their themes and styles.
Week
13

Module 4: La littérature africaine et antillaise

3h

Unit 1: La littérature africaine

3 study hours
  • •Define African literature and its subdivisions.
  • •Explore the characteristics of oral and written African literature.
  • •Discuss the role of tradition and modernity in African literary expression.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Create timelines for each literary period (Middle Ages to 20th Century) to track key authors and movements.

2

Develop comparative charts contrasting Romanticism, Realism, and Symbolism in 19th-century French literature.

3

Practice analyzing poems from different periods, focusing on themes, structure, and figures of speech (Units 4, Module 1 and Unit 5, Module 3).

4

Review key concepts from African and Antillean literature, focusing on Négritude and Créolité (Module 4).

5

Prepare arguments for and against the literary movements discussed, using specific examples from the course materials.

6

Focus on understanding the historical and social contexts that influenced each literary period and movement.

7

Practice applying literary criticism techniques to sample texts from the course (Unit 5, Module 3).