Courses / Module

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

• Identify the main trends, themes and features in writing/film created by women in French from mid-twentieth century to the present day;
• Analyse the construction and implications of gender as represented in the texts;
• Discuss elements of social and political criticism in the texts;
• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the texts studies and an ability to compare and contrast the texts;
• Evaluate key aspects of textual/visual communication such as genre, voice/point of view and narrative form.

• A combination of lectures, presentations by students, group discussion and individual practical work.

Delivery methods	Hours
Lectures	24
Labs / Practicals	0
Tutorials	0
Planned learning activities	50
Independent student activities	50
Total	124

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): Continuous assessment (40%) made up of an oral presentation (20%) and written assignment (20%)

Assessment type	Options	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment		40%
University scheduled written examination		60%	90 minutes
Other		0%
Total		100%	90 minutes

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• Attendance requirement: Attendance for this module is monitored regularly. If attendance falls below 70% of session hours, the mark will be capped at 35% for this module. This module condition will not be applied to repeat examinations. Absence owing to medical or other compelling reasons is not penalised. The reason must be established in writing prior to, or immediately (i.e. not more than two working days) after the missed class and evidence provided (normally such evidence would be a medical certificate).
• Penalties: Late submission of assessed coursework or examination materials will result in a reduction of the original grade by 5% (5 marks) per day. Assessed coursework or examination materials will normally have to be submitted electronically through Turnitin. Late submission of work owing to medical or compelling reasons will not be penalised. The reason must be established in writing prior to, or immediately (i.e. not more than two working days) after the deadline for the assignment and evidence provided (normally such evidence would be a medical certificate).

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• Repeat option by examination only. Continuous assessment marks will be carried forward from Semester 2 to August examination session.
• University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 90 minutes
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

• FR201, FR221 or equivalent

This 5-ECTS credit module may be used as part of the 15-ECTS credits in the study of literature (including drama, poetry, film studies etc.) required for accreditation by the Teaching Council of Ireland. All applications submitted for Teaching Council accreditation are, however, subject to the Teaching Council's internal evaluation processes.

Will be advised during the semester.

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