Introduction to Francophone African Literature (Prose, Poetry and Drama)
- Arts
- 200 level
- 3 credit units
- 110 pages
- 21 units
This course introduces students to Francophone African literature written in French. It aims to broaden students' knowledge of the French language and encourage thinking in French. The course explores the historical, political, and social contexts of this literature, covering literary genres, themes, and aesthetic elements. Students will develop critical analysis skills applicable to situations in Francophone African countries.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 26 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of FRE271, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1: LES BASES HISTORIQUE, POLITIQUE ET SOCIALE DE LA LITTERATURE AFRICAINE D’EXPRESSION FRANÇAISE
- UNIT 2: DEFINITION DE LA LITTERATURE AFRICAINE D’EXPRESSION FRANÇAISEPage 6
- UNIT 3: PORTEE ET LIMITES DE LA LITTERATURE AFRICAINE D’EXPRESSION FRANÇAISEPage 9
- UNIT 4: ORIENTATION SOCIALE ET POLITIQUE DE LA LITTERATURE AFRICAINE D’EXPRESSION FRANÇAISEPage 13
- UNIT 5 L’IMPORTANCE DE LA LITTERATURE AFRICAINE D’EXPRESSION FRANÇAISEPage 17
- UNIT 1 EVOLUTION DE LA LITTERATURE AFRICAINE D’EXPRESSION FRANÇAISE DE L’ERE PRE-COLONIALE A 1949Page 20
- UNIT 2: LA LITTERATURE AFRICAINE D’EXPRESSION FRANÇAISE DE 1950 A 1960 (LA DECENNIE AVANT L’INDÉPENDANCE)Page 26
- UNIT 3 LA LITTERATURE D’EXPRESSION FRANCAISE DE 1960 A 1983Page 30
- UNIT 4 HISTOIRE DE LA LITTERATURE AFRICAINE D’EXPRESSION FRANCAISE: L’EPOQUE CONTEMPORAINEPage 35
- UNIT 5 LES MOUVEMENTS ET PHILOSOPHIES QUI ONT ANIMÉ LA LITTERATURE AFRICAINE D’EXPRESSION FRANÇAISEPage 39
- UNIT 1 GENERALITES SUR LA PROSEPage 44
- UNIT 2: LE ROMANPage 48
- UNIT 3 LA POESIE AFRICAINE D’EXPRESSION FRANCAISE – LA POESIE TRADITIONNELLEPage 52
- UNIT 4: LA POESIE MODERNEPage 56
- UNIT 5: DEUX POETES DE LA NÉGRITUDEPage 60
- UNIT 6: LE THEATRE AFRICAIN D’EXPRESSION FRANÇAISEPage 66
- UNIT 7: LES CONTESPage 69
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
FRE271 · UNIT 2: DEFINITION DE LA LITTERATURE AFRICAINE D’EXPRESSION FRANÇAISE
4.0 CONCLUSION La littérature africaine d’expression française est la littérature des Africains, originaires des pays colonisés par la France. Elle reflète les réalités sociales et politiques de son aire géo-politique qui ne sont pas les mêmes que celles des pays de l’Afrique anglophones et lusophones.
What you should be able to do
- Identify the key features of Francophone African literature.
- Explain the historical, political, and social background of this literature.
- Identify literary genres and themes in Francophone African literature.
- Attempt literary criticism in the area of content, language, and aesthetics.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the evolution of Francophone African literature over time.
What it prepares you for
- Literary Critic
- French Teacher
- Translator
- Cultural Affairs Officer
- Journalist
- Education
- Publishing
- Journalism
- Cultural Organizations
- Translation Services
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Evolution De La Littérature Africaine D'expression Française
Unit 3: Evolution de la Littérature Africaine D'expression Française de 1960 à 1983
Understanding the nuances of post-colonial literary themes requires a strong grasp of historical contexts and socio-political dynamics.
- Module 4: L'ESTHÉTIQUE DANS LA LITTÉRATURE AFRICAINE D'EXPRESSION FRANÇAISE
Unit 3: Généralités sur L'esthétique
Analyzing the aesthetic elements in African literature requires understanding both Western and African artistic traditions, which can be challenging.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Généralités Sur La Littérature Africaine D'expression Française
Unit 1: Les Bases Historique, Politique et Sociale de la Littérature Africaine D'expression Française · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Understand the historical context of French colonization in Africa.. Identify key figures and events that shaped Francophone African literature.. Analyze the impact of French policies on African societies..
- Week 2Module 1: Généralités Sur La Littérature Africaine D'expression Française
Unit 2: Définition de la Littérature Africaine D'expression Française · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Define Francophone African literature and its unique characteristics.. Compare and contrast it with African literature in other languages.. Discuss the influence of French language and culture on African writers..
- Week 3Module 1: Généralités Sur La Littérature Africaine D'expression Française
Unit 3: Portée et Limites de la Littérature Africaine D'expression Française · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: Explore the scope and limitations of Francophone African literature.. Identify the geographical boundaries and cultural influences.. Discuss the themes and genres prevalent in this literary tradition..
- Week 4Module 1: Généralités Sur La Littérature Africaine D'expression Française
Unit 4: Orientation Politique et Sociale de la Littérature · 2 hours
Read Unit 4: Analyze the political and social orientations of Francophone African literature.. Discuss the role of writers in addressing social issues and political struggles.. Identify the key ideological leanings of Francophone African writers..
- Week 5Module 1: Généralités Sur La Littérature Africaine D'expression Française
Unit 5: Importance de la Littérature · 2 hours
Read Unit 5: Understand the importance of Francophone African literature in preserving culture.. Discuss its role in promoting social justice and fighting oppression.. Analyze its contribution to global literary discourse..
- Week 6Module 2: Evolution De La Littérature Africaine D'expression Française
Unit 1: Evolution de la Littérature Africaine D'expression Française de l'ère Pré-coloniale à 1949 · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Explore the evolution of Francophone African literature from the pre-colonial era to 1949.. Identify early writers and their works.. Discuss the influence of oral tradition on written literature..
- Week 7Module 2: Evolution De La Littérature Africaine D'expression Française
Unit 2: Evolution de la Littérature Africaine D'expression Française de 1950 à 1960 · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Analyze the literary trends and themes from 1950 to 1960.. Discuss the impact of independence movements on literary expression.. Examine the works of key writers during this period..
- Week 8Module 2: Evolution De La Littérature Africaine D'expression Française
Unit 3: Evolution de la Littérature Africaine D'expression Française de 1960 à 1983 · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: Study the literary developments from 1960 to 1983.. Discuss the themes of post-colonialism, identity, and social change.. Analyze the works of prominent writers during this era..
- Week 9Module 2: Evolution De La Littérature Africaine D'expression Française
Unit 4: Evolution de la Littérature Africaine D'expression Française à L'époque Contemporaine · 2 hours
Read Unit 4: Explore contemporary trends in Francophone African literature.. Discuss the emergence of new voices and perspectives.. Analyze the themes of globalization, migration, and cultural hybridity..
- Week 10Module 2: Evolution De La Littérature Africaine D'expression Française
Unit 5: Les Mouvements Intellectuels et les Philosophies qui soustendent la Littérature Africaine D'expression Française · 2 hours
Read Unit 5: Identify the intellectual movements and philosophies that underpin Francophone African literature.. Discuss the influence of Negritude, Pan-Africanism, and other ideologies.. Analyze how these movements shaped literary expression..
- Week 11Module 3: Les Genres De La Littérature Africaine D'expression Française
Unit 1: Généralités sur la Prose · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Understand the general characteristics of prose in Francophone African literature.. Explore different forms of prose writing.. Analyze the use of language and style in prose works..
Unit 2: Le Roman · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Study the development and significance of the novel in Francophone African literature.. Analyze different types of novels and their themes.. Discuss the role of the novel in addressing social and political issues..
- Week 12Module 3: Les Genres De La Littérature Africaine D'expression Française
Unit 3: La Poésie Traditionnelle · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: Explore the features and significance of traditional poetry in Francophone Africa.. Analyze the themes and forms of traditional poetry.. Discuss the role of oral tradition in shaping poetic expression..
Unit 4: La Poésie Moderne · 2 hours
Read Unit 4: Study the characteristics of modern poetry in Francophone Africa.. Analyze the themes and styles of modern poets.. Discuss the influence of Western literary traditions on African poetry..
- Week 13Module 3: Les Genres De La Littérature Africaine D'expression Française
Unit 5: Deux Poètes de la Négritude · 2 hours
Read Unit 5: Study the works of two prominent poets of the Negritude movement.. Analyze their themes, styles, and contributions to African literature.. Discuss the impact of Negritude on the development of African identity..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all study units, focusing on key concepts and definitions.
- Practice analyzing literary texts, paying attention to themes, style, and context.
- Create summaries of each module, highlighting the main points.
- Review tutor-marked assignments and self-assessment exercises.
- Practice essay writing, focusing on clear and concise expression in French.
Questions students ask about this course
What is FRE271 about?
This course introduces students to Francophone African literature written in French. It aims to broaden students' knowledge of the French language and encourage thinking in French. The course explores the historical, political, and social contexts of this literature, covering literary genres, themes, and aesthetic elements. Students will develop critical analysis skills applicable to situations in Francophone African countries.
How many units does FRE271 have?
FRE271, Introduction to Francophone African Literature (Prose, Poetry and Drama), has 21 units across 4 modules, over 110 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is FRE271?
FRE271 carries 3 credit units, at 200 level in Arts.
Is FRE271 hard?
FRE271 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does FRE271 take to study?
About 26 hours of study, spread across its 21 units.
How is FRE271 assessed?
FRE271 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with FRE271?
Literary Critic, French Teacher, Translator, Cultural Affairs Officer and Journalist.