110219 SE Literature Seminar (MA) - French (2018S)
The Francophone Woman's Novel in Canada
Continuous assessment of course work
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Voraussetzungen lt. Studienplan:
MA: s. Studienplan
MA: s. Studienplan
Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Th 22.02.2018 10:00 to Th 01.03.2018 10:00
- Registration is open from Mo 23.04.2018 09:00 to Fr 27.04.2018 17:00
- Deregistration possible until Fr 27.04.2018 17:00
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: French
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Please note that this course starts on April 18. Partly blocked, further dates may be arranged after the course has started.
Wednesday
18.04.
11:15 - 12:45
Seminarraum ROM 8 (3B-O1-17) UniCampus Hof 8
Wednesday
25.04.
11:15 - 12:45
Seminarraum ROM 8 (3B-O1-17) UniCampus Hof 8
Wednesday
02.05.
11:15 - 12:45
Seminarraum ROM 8 (3B-O1-17) UniCampus Hof 8
Wednesday
09.05.
11:15 - 12:45
Seminarraum ROM 8 (3B-O1-17) UniCampus Hof 8
Wednesday
16.05.
11:15 - 12:45
Seminarraum ROM 8 (3B-O1-17) UniCampus Hof 8
Wednesday
23.05.
11:15 - 12:45
Seminarraum ROM 8 (3B-O1-17) UniCampus Hof 8
Wednesday
30.05.
11:15 - 12:45
Seminarraum ROM 8 (3B-O1-17) UniCampus Hof 8
Wednesday
06.06.
11:15 - 12:45
Seminarraum ROM 8 (3B-O1-17) UniCampus Hof 8
Wednesday
13.06.
11:15 - 12:45
Seminarraum ROM 8 (3B-O1-17) UniCampus Hof 8
Wednesday
20.06.
11:15 - 12:45
Seminarraum ROM 8 (3B-O1-17) UniCampus Hof 8
Wednesday
27.06.
11:15 - 12:45
Seminarraum ROM 8 (3B-O1-17) UniCampus Hof 8
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
Assessment and permitted materials
Students are required to submit one research essay of approximately 10,000 words on or before June 13 (worth 50%). A 20 minute presentation, with an accompanying essay of 2500 words, worth 30 % will be delivered during one of our class periods at the end of the course. You will also be responsible for signing up to lead discussion for one class by coming to class with three questions prepared in advance – this will contribute 10% to your discussion grade of 20%.
Students are required to submit one research essay of approximately 10,000 words on or before June 13 (worth 50%). A 20 minute presentation, with an accompanying essay of 2500 words, worth 30 % will be delivered during one of our class periods at the end of the course. You will also be responsible for signing up to lead discussion for one class by coming to class with three questions prepared in advance – this will contribute 10% to your discussion grade of 20%.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Assessment for this course will be based on attendance, on the essays, the presentation, and on class participation (includes signing up for a text in which you will be responsible for posing three questions worth 10% of your 20% participation grade). Grading of the essays will be based on coherence of argument, textual interpretation, quality of research sources, and writing style, and not on the position taken. The presentation will be evaluated according to your volume, pace, and tone, your demeanor, and overall delivery. You will provide the class with a handout and turn in a short essay based on your presentation. Since the class will be conducted in English, it is prudent for students to have a fine understanding of written and spoken English. There will be no examination for this course.Assessment for this course will be based on the essay, presentation, and discussion, all of which will be based on lecture content, research, and the novels. Since the class will be conducted in English, it is prudent for students to have a fine understanding of written and spoken English.
Examination topics
All the texts on the reading list and on moodle
Reading list
Ann Hébert, Kamouraska (Kamouraska)
Nicole Brossard, L'amèr ou le Chapitre effrité (These Our Mothers)
Marie-Claire Blais, L'Ange de la solitude (The Angel of Solitude)
Élise Turcotte, L'Île de la merci (The Body’s Place)
Suzanne Jacob, Fugueuses (Fugitives)
Nicole Brossard, L'amèr ou le Chapitre effrité (These Our Mothers)
Marie-Claire Blais, L'Ange de la solitude (The Angel of Solitude)
Élise Turcotte, L'Île de la merci (The Body’s Place)
Suzanne Jacob, Fugueuses (Fugitives)
Association in the course directory
Master: MAR 232/331/332 F; MAR 01/04/05/06/07/08/09 a/b
Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:32
Course Goals:This course aims to broaden one's interdisciplinary understanding of Québec and French-speaking Canada. Students will analyze and integrate information from readings, lectures, class discussions, and audiovisual materials as they learn to identify and understand better the style, language, and issues evident in women’s writing in the 20th and 21st centuries. Students will learn to appreciate the connections among literature, history, gender politics, language, and gender/women’s movements in the 20th and 21st centuries in Québec and in Canada, as well as globally.Teaching Methods:
Teaching will be based on a mix of formal lectures and guided class discussions based on specific topics and novel, and small group work/discussion.