Selected aspects of general language IIIp/IIIz French of the four corners of the world: literary French of the Francophone area 3304-1DZ3O-PNJF-JO08
Francophonie is a term referring to countries and areas where French is present in many aspects of social and individual life. Depending on the perspective, it can be an indicator of the history of a given area, the cultural development of a given society, as well as an element of people's everyday lives. The geopolitical, social and practical dimensions of this presence are clearly reflected in the literary texts produced in these areas. The aim of the course will be to introduce students to the issues outlined above and to familiarise them with the specific characteristics of French outside France.
The course will be based partly on the analysis of literary texts and partly on other authentic materials presenting current socio-cultural and geopolitical issues in French-speaking areas.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
- describe and explain basic linguistic phenomena relating to French-speaking areas,
- present and briefly describe the cultural specificities of individual areas that make up the Francophone world
- list the basic and most important figures of Francophone from selected areas,
- present and argue, orally and in writing, their own opinion and impressions of reading Francophone literary texts,
- use some phrases and vocabulary typical of local varieties of French.
Assessment criteria
Oral presentation, written statement, class attendance, active participation, final project.
Detailed assessment criteria will be specified at the beginning of the course.
Bibliography
COMBE, Dominique, Les littératures francophones. Questions, débats, polémiques, Paris, PUF, 2010.
BLONDEAU Nicole, ALLOUACHE Ferroudja, Littérature progressive de la francophonie, Paris, CLE International, 2008.
JOUBERT Jean-Louis, Littérature francophone: anthologie, Paris, CIDEB, 1997
ASTIER, Pierre (dir), Collection Miniatures, Paris, Magellan&Cie, 2012
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