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FRE252

Critical Appreciation of Literature

  • Arts
  • 2002 level
  • 2 credit units
  • 118 pages
  • 4 units

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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About this course

Difficulty
Intermediate
Study hours
65 hours
Maths
None
Content
Theoretical, case study
Practical work
Yes
How it is assessed
  • Assignments
  • Tutor marked assessments
  • Final examination

What you'll read

The real module and unit structure of FRE252, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

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FRE252 · MODULE 1 Les littératures de langue française (introduction)

Les littératures de langue française peuvent être définies comme l’ensemble des œuvres écrites ou orales d’expression française reflétant des expériences socio culturelles, économiques et politiques présentées quelque fois sous forme fictive pendant une période spécifique. C’est aussi un ensemble d’œuvres écrites ou orales en français auxquelles on reconnait une valeur esthétique.

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What you should be able to do

  1. Appreciate African literature written in French.
  2. Critique social vices presented by authors of African literature written in French.
  3. Make a comparative analysis of African literature written in French and other world literatures.
  4. Develop a sense of patriotism and nation-building.
  5. Understand different theories of literary criticism.

What it prepares you for

Careers
  • Literary Critic
  • French Language Teacher
  • Translator
  • Cultural Analyst
  • Content Writer
Where it is applied
  • Education
  • Publishing
  • Journalism
  • Translation Services
  • Cultural Organizations

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 2: Le dix-huitième siècle et ses caractéristiques

    Requires understanding of complex philosophical ideas and their influence on literary movements.

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

    Unit 3: Le XIXe siècle et ses caractéristiques

    Involves grasping the nuances of various literary movements and their distinct characteristics.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 45 hours in total. Yours will differ.

  1. Week 1Module 1: Les littératures de langue française (introduction)

    • Unit 1: Introduction générale sur la littérature de langue française · 3 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 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..

  2. Week 2Module 1: Les littératures de langue française (introduction)

    • Unit 3: La prose · 3 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 hours

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

  3. Week 3Module 1: Les littératures de langue française (introduction)

    • Unit 5: Le théâtre · 3 hours

      Define theatre as a literary genre.. Explore the characteristics of theatre and its importance.. Identify different genres of theatre: comedy, tragedy, and drama..

  4. Week 4Module 2: Les littératures de langue française (la littérature française : première partie)

    • Unit 1: La littérature française et ses subdivisions · 3 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..

  5. Week 5Module 2: Les littératures de langue française (la littérature française : première partie)

    • Unit 2: De la première à la quatrième période · 3 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..

  6. Week 6Module 2: Les littératures de langue française (la littérature française : première partie)

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

  7. Week 7Module 2: Les littératures de langue française (la littérature française : première partie)

    • Unit 4: Le XVIè Siècle de la littérature française · 3 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..

  8. Week 8Module 3: Les littératures de langue française (deuxième partie)

    • Unit 1: Le dix – septième siècle et ses caractéristiques · 3 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..

  9. Week 9Module 3: Les littératures de langue française (deuxième partie)

    • Unit 2: Le dix-huitième siècle et ses caractéristiques · 3 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..

  10. Week 10Module 3: Les littératures de langue française (deuxième partie)

    • Unit 3: Le XIXe siècle et ses caractéristiques · 3 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..

  11. Week 11Module 3: Les littératures de langue française (deuxième partie)

    • Unit 4: Le XXè siècle et ses caractéristiques · 3 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..

  12. Week 12Module 3: Les littératures de langue française (deuxième partie)

    • Unit 5: Appréciation des textes littéraires · 3 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..

  13. Week 13Module 4: La littérature africaine et antillaise

    • Unit 1: La littérature africaine · 3 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..

Preparing for the exam

What to do
  • Create timelines for each literary period (Middle Ages to 20th Century) to track key authors and movements.
  • Develop comparative charts contrasting Romanticism, Realism, and Symbolism in 19th-century French literature.
  • Practice analyzing poems from different periods, focusing on themes, structure, and figures of speech (Units 4, Module 1 and Unit 5, Module 3).
  • Review key concepts from African and Antillean literature, focusing on Négritude and Créolité (Module 4).
  • Prepare arguments for and against the literary movements discussed, using specific examples from the course materials.
  • Focus on understanding the historical and social contexts that influenced each literary period and movement.
  • Practice applying literary criticism techniques to sample texts from the course (Unit 5, Module 3).

Questions students ask about this course

What is FRE252 about?

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.

How many units does FRE252 have?

FRE252, Critical Appreciation of Literature, has 4 units across 4 modules, over 118 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is FRE252?

FRE252 carries 2 credit units, at 2002 level in Arts.

Is FRE252 hard?

FRE252 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work, and it has a practical component.

How long does FRE252 take to study?

About 65 hours of study, spread across its 4 units.

How is FRE252 assessed?

FRE252 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.

What can I do with FRE252?

Literary Critic, French Language Teacher, Translator, Cultural Analyst and Content Writer.