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Medieval and Renaissance French (FREN40003)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 2
Overview
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This subject is an introduction to research, by setting up a methodology. It aims to show the modernity of the period into consideration (French Middle Ages and Renaissance), in a double perspective, both historical and anthropological. Critical readings and analysis will be practised. Visits to the Special collections at the library are planned, as well as workshops (Paleography, Old French reading etc.).
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to synthesise an approach to a general problem in contemporary or historical culture through the use of a variety of materials in literature, history, mythography;
- have developed the ability to write articles and to build personal research projects.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed research skills: through frequent and systematic use of the library and other information sources, the definition of areas of inquiry and familiarisation with research methods;
- have developed critical thinking and analytical skills: through required and recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by assessing the strength of arguments;
- be able to think in theoretical and analytical terms: through lectures, tutorial discussion, essay writing and engagement in the methodologies of the humanities and social sciences;
- have an understanding of social, political, historical and cultural contexts and international awareness/openness to the world: through the contextualisation of judgements and knowledge, developing a critical self-awareness, being open to new ideas and new aspects of French culture, and by formulating arguments;
- have developed skills in written communication: through essay and assignment preparation and writing;
- be able to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically: through essay and assignment writing, tutorial discussion and class presentations;
- have developed public speaking skills and confidence in self-expression: through tutorial participation and class presentations;
- be able to pay attention to detail: through close reading and textual analysis, essay preparation and writing, and examination revision;
- be able to time manage and plan: through managing and organizing workloads for required and recommended reading, essay and assignment completion and revision for examinations.
Last updated: 3 November 2022