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Unit Overview
- Description
This cultural unit explores notions of history, identity, exile and belonging in contemporary francophone Caribbean literature. Through a study of selected texts by key writers from Martinique, Guadeloupe and Haiti, students will investigate how contemporary authors represent the complexities of identity when one is caught between competing cultural and historical influences. While the course locates these questions in the particular context of the francophone Caribbean, students will be encouraged to reflect more widely on these issues and to draw parallels between the Caribbean experience and that of other colonized nations. They will also discover one of the most vibrant and exciting bodies of writing in French. This unit is designed to help students towards achieving level B2/C1 of the Common European Framework of References for Languages.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 3 core unit in the FRNHA French Studies major sequence
- Level 3 option in the FRNHB French Studies; FRNHI French Studies major sequences
- Level 3 elective
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) read, analyse, and develop a historical and theoretical perspective on a body of contemporary literature in French; (2) demonstrate writing and research skills in a francophone literary context; (3) critically assess a range of perspectives and contrast them with those from their own cultural background; and (4) use oral, teamwork and interpersonal skills through classroom discussions in French.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) in-class tests; (2) research essay; and (3) participation. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Associate Professor Bonnie Thomas
- Unit rules
- Contact hours
- 1x pre-recorded lecture
1 x 1.5 hour tutorial per week for 10 weeks (weeks 1-10)
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.