Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
- critically comment in French on literary works from different periods and on different interpretations of those texts
- describe the dominant tendencies of literary theory from the 1900s and 2000s, and use the theoretical concepts in the analysis of literary texts
- apply literary methodology in an independent way in written literary analysis of literary works in French
- argue orally and convincingly in academic French for their analyses.
Course Content
The course includes advanced studies in literary theory and method as based on French literature. In the course, French literary texts are critically analysed, and the course allows for a deeper understanding of literary theories. Literary theories and methods will be applied in literary analyses.
Assessment
The course is examined through written assignments and active participation in seminars.
Forms of Study
Lectures and obligatory seminars. The language of instruction is French.
Grades
The Swedish grades U–VG.
To achieve the grade of VG for the whole course, VG is required in both modules.
Reporting of grades:
Module 1: Seminars - 3 cr
Module 2: Written Assignments - 4.5 cr
Prerequisites
- 90 credits in French including 30 credits in French III
Other Information
Replaces AFR24Y.