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Francophone Literature(Pre &Post Independencepoetry)

This course introduces students to Francophone African Literature, specifically focusing on pre-and post-independence poetry. It explores the sociopolitical conditions that led to the birth of poetry in the Francophone African world. The course examines the major poets, literary focus, peculiarities, themes, and ideologies during these periods. Students will analyze selected poems and appreciate poetry as a literary genre and its role in liberation and emancipation struggles.

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195h
Study Time
13
Weeks
15h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Francophone African PoetryPre-Independence LiteraturePost-Independence LiteratureNegritudeColonialism

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

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

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Colonial Education in Francophone Africa

2

Birth of Negro-African Literature

3

Negritude Movement in Paris

4

Poetry of Léopold Sédar Senghor

5

Poetry of Aimé Césaire

6

Poetry of Léon Gontran Damas

7

Poetry of David Diop

8

Poetry of Jean Rabearivelo

9

Poetry of Jean-Baptiste Tati Loutard

10

Poetry of Edouard Maunick

11

Poetry of Patrice Kayo

12

Poetry of Amadou Lamine Sall

13

Poetry of Véronique Tadjo

Total Topics13 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

Career Opportunities

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Literary Critic

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French Language Teacher

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Translator

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Cultural Affairs Officer

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Journalist

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Industry Applications

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EducationPublishingJournalismCultural OrganizationsDiplomacy

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

2h

Unit 1: L'éducation coloniale dans les territoires francophones d'Afrique et ses retombées

2 study hours
  • •Understand the French colonial system of education.
  • •Identify the policy of assimilation and its implications.
  • •Discuss the role of l'école William Ponty in colonial education.
Week
2

Module 1:

2h

Unit 2: Naissance de la littérature négro-africaine

2 study hours
  • •Recount the negative image of Africa in colonial literature.
  • •Discuss the Negro American Renaissance and its influence.
  • •Explain the advent of movements among African intellectuals and the birth of Negritude.
Week
3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 3: The francophone Students' Movement in Paris and the Concept of Negritude

2 study hours
  • •Recount the story of early publications by Francophone writers.
  • •Understand why publications were a means to an end.
  • •Discuss the concept of Negritude and its objectives.
Week
4

Module 1:

2h

Unit 4: Poésie des pères fondateurs de la négritude ; la poésie de Senghor

2 study hours
  • •Recount Senghor's biography and political life.
  • •Point out his major poetic works and his conception of Negritude.
  • •Analyse some of his poems and deduce cogent themes.
Week
5

Module 1:

2h

Unit 5: Les pères fondateurs de la négritude : Césaire et sa poésie

2 study hours
  • •Recount Césaire's life as a politician and poet.
  • •State the peculiarities of his poetry.
  • •Discuss his conception of Negritude and the major themes of his poetic works.
Week
6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 6: Peres fondateurs de la negritude: Léon Gontrand Demas or the Apostle of revolt

2 study hours
  • •Recount the biography of Léon Gontrand Damas.
  • •Point out the peculiarities of his poetry.
  • •Mention the major themes of his poetry and his contribution.
Week
7

Module 2:

2h

Unit 7: La poésie de Jean Rabearivelo ou le muse de la grande ile.

2 study hours
  • •Recount basic information about Jean Rabearivelo.
  • •Discuss his poetry and legacy.
  • •Analyse his poems and themes.
Week
8

Module 2:

2h

Unit 8: La poésie de David Diop

2 study hours
  • •Recount basic information about David Diop.
  • •Discuss his work.
  • •Identify the main themes of Coups de Pilon.
Week
9

Module 2:

2h

Unit 9: La poésie de Jean-Baptiste Tati Loutard

2 study hours
  • •Recount basic information about Jean-Baptiste Tati Loutard.
  • •Discuss his poetry and the themes developed.
  • •Analyse his poems and relate them to his commitment.
Week
10

Module 2:

2h

Unit 10: La poésie de Tchicaya U Tam'si

2 study hours
  • •Recount the biography and poetic work of Tchicaya.
  • •Discuss themes of his poetic works.
  • •Analyse selected poems of the author.
Week
11

Module 3:

2h

Unit 11: La poésie d'Edouard Maunick

2 study hours
  • •Write on the biography and poetic work of Edouard Maunick.
  • •Discuss themes of his poetic works.
  • •Identify his major contributions to the literary movements of his time.
Week
12

Module 3:

4h

Unit 12: La poésie de Patrice Kayo

2 study hours
  • •Write on Patrice Kayo's biography and life as a poet.
  • •Discuss his major poetic works and the scope of his commitment.
  • •Analyse some of his poems as well as the themes.

Unit 13: la poésie d'Amadou Lamine Sall

2 study hours
  • •Discuss Amadou Lamine Sall's biography and life as a poet.
  • •Discuss his major poetic works.
  • •Analyse some of his poems.
Week
13

Module 3:

6h

Unit 14: Mamadou Dia- la voix de l'espoir dans la poésie contemporaine

3 study hours
  • •Study Hamidou Dia's biography and poetic work.
  • •Examine the major themes of his poetic works.
  • •Analyse some of his poems.

Unit 15: La poésie de Véronique Tadjo

3 study hours
  • •Study Veronique Tadjo's biography and poetic work.
  • •Discuss the themes of her major poetic works.
  • •Analyse some of her poems.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key poets, themes, and historical contexts.

2

Compare and contrast the styles and ideologies of different poets, such as Senghor, Césaire, and Damas.

3

Practice analyzing poems from the prescribed textbooks, paying attention to literary devices and cultural references.

4

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and incorporate feedback into your study notes.

5

Develop a timeline of major events in Francophone African history and literature to contextualize the poems.

6

Focus on understanding the concept of Négritude and its evolution throughout the course.

7

Create concept maps linking key themes and poets to facilitate recall and synthesis of information.

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