Francophone Literature(Pre &Post Independencepoetry)
- Arts
- 400 level
- 2 credit units
- 134 pages
- 15 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 195 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 FRE472, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- Module 1Page 11
- Unit 2: Naissance de la littérature négro-africainePage 22
- Unit 3: The francophone Students’ Movement in Paris and the Concept of NegritudePage 26
- Unit 4: La poésie des pères fondateurs de la négritude ; la poésie de SenghorPage 33
- Unit 5: Les pères fondateurs de la négritude : Césaire et sa poésiePage 44
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
FRE472 · Module 1
L'opinion internationale, elle, fut de plus en plus favorable à la décolonisation, sous l'influence de la Charte de l'Atlantique du 14 août 1941, par laquelle Roosevelt et Churchill reconnaissent le droit de tous les peuples à l'autodétermination, de l'ONU, de la Déclaration universelle des droits de l'homme.
What you should be able to do
- Discuss the sociopolitical conditions that led to the birth of poetry in the Francophone African world.
- Differentiate between the literary focus before and after independence.
- Identify and discuss the major poets before and after independence.
- Discuss the peculiarities of Francophone African poetry before and after independence.
- Mention and discuss the major themes and ideologies spread through Francophone African poetry.
- Analyze selected poems from various Francophone African poets.
- Appreciate poetry as a literary activity among other genres.
What it prepares you for
- Literary Critic
- French Language Teacher
- Translator
- Cultural Affairs Officer
- Journalist
- Education
- Publishing
- Journalism
- Cultural Organizations
- Diplomacy
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1:
Unit 1: L'éducation coloniale dans les territoires francophones d'Afrique et ses retombées
The unit requires understanding of complex historical and political contexts of French colonialism and its impact on African identity and education systems.
- Module 3:
Unit 10: La poésie de Tchicaya U Tam'si
The unit requires a deep understanding of the philosophical and ideological underpinnings of negritude and its complex relationship with Western thought.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 32 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: L'éducation coloniale dans les territoires francophones d'Afrique et ses retombées · 2 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 2Module 1:
Unit 2: Naissance de la littérature négro-africaine · 2 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 3Module 1:
Unit 3: The francophone Students' Movement in Paris and the Concept of Negritude · 2 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 4Module 1:
Unit 4: Poésie des pères fondateurs de la négritude ; la poésie de Senghor · 2 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 5Module 1:
Unit 5: Les pères fondateurs de la négritude : Césaire et sa poésie · 2 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 6Module 2:
Unit 6: Peres fondateurs de la negritude: Léon Gontrand Demas or the Apostle of revolt · 2 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 7Module 2:
Unit 7: La poésie de Jean Rabearivelo ou le muse de la grande ile. · 2 hours
Recount basic information about Jean Rabearivelo.. Discuss his poetry and legacy.. Analyse his poems and themes..
- Week 8Module 2:
Unit 8: La poésie de David Diop · 2 hours
Recount basic information about David Diop.. Discuss his work.. Identify the main themes of Coups de Pilon..
- Week 9Module 2:
Unit 9: La poésie de Jean-Baptiste Tati Loutard · 2 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 10Module 2:
Unit 10: La poésie de Tchicaya U Tam'si · 2 hours
Recount the biography and poetic work of Tchicaya.. Discuss themes of his poetic works.. Analyse selected poems of the author..
- Week 11Module 3:
Unit 11: La poésie d'Edouard Maunick · 2 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 12Module 3:
Unit 12: La poésie de Patrice Kayo · 2 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 hours
Discuss Amadou Lamine Sall's biography and life as a poet.. Discuss his major poetic works.. Analyse some of his poems..
- Week 13Module 3:
Unit 14: Mamadou Dia- la voix de l'espoir dans la poésie contemporaine · 3 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 hours
Study Veronique Tadjo's biography and poetic work.. Discuss the themes of her major poetic works.. Analyse some of her poems..
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key poets, themes, and historical contexts.
- Compare and contrast the styles and ideologies of different poets, such as Senghor, Césaire, and Damas.
- Practice analyzing poems from the prescribed textbooks, paying attention to literary devices and cultural references.
- Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and incorporate feedback into your study notes.
- Develop a timeline of major events in Francophone African history and literature to contextualize the poems.
- Focus on understanding the concept of Négritude and its evolution throughout the course.
- Create concept maps linking key themes and poets to facilitate recall and synthesis of information.
Questions students ask about this course
What is FRE472 about?
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.
How many units does FRE472 have?
FRE472, Francophone Literature(Pre &Post Independencepoetry), has 15 units across 3 modules, over 134 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is FRE472?
FRE472 carries 2 credit units, at 400 level in Arts.
Is FRE472 hard?
FRE472 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does FRE472 take to study?
About 195 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is FRE472 assessed?
FRE472 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.
What can I do with FRE472?
Literary Critic, French Language Teacher, Translator, Cultural Affairs Officer and Journalist.