Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LI Global French: Communities, Politics and International Relations
School	Lan, Cult, Art Hist & Music
Department	Modern Languages
Module Code	09 39278
Module Lead	Craig Blunt / Berny Sèbe
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-9 hours Seminar-18 hours Guided independent study-173 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module explores the ways in which communities around the world communicate, cooperate and interact with each other using the French language. In addition to examining the legacy of Empire and France's place in the world, students will investigate the complexities, tensions and ambiguities of the Francophone postcolonial world as seen from the perspective of metropolitan France (and Belgium), and from former colonies and overseas territories. The module will typically be based around 3-4 topics, for example:  Remembering the colonial past Minorities in the Francophone world French diplomacy and postcolonial relations 'Soft power' and managing the Francophone family Students will explore key texts, audio-visual material and scholarly articles. The module will introduce students to key aspects of each topic and provide them with the opportunity to undertake short presentations on the chosen topic as well as to engage in discussion and debate on questions which remain divisive within France and the Francophone world.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate appropriate independent research skills in collecting material on their chosen topic Undertake analysis and evaluation of a topic studied on the module, using sources in the target language when applicable Convey coherently and persuasively the findings of that analysis and evaluation in an essay Demonstrate the acquisition of knowledge pertaining to the field of French and Francophone studies
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1 x 3500 word essay in English (100%) Reassessment: Re-submit failed component
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