B6984 - FRENCH LITERATURE

Course contents

Through exploration of cultural, social, and identity-related issues concerning France and the French-speaking world, this course aims to foster a deeper understanding of contemporary French society, its transformations, current challenges, and the major debates that shape it.

Readings/Bibliography

Course materials will be made available on the VIRTUALE platform at the beginning of the course.

Teaching methods

The course, conducted in French, aims to provide students with the tools necessary to understand key aspects of contemporary French society. Through lectures supported by PowerPoint presentations specifically designed to facilitate comprehension for beginner-level learners, as well as individual and group activities, students will be guided in the analysis of cultural and social issues through the reading, viewing, and discussion of texts and audiovisual materials related to the topics covered.

Please note that attendance is compulsory and students must attend at least 70% of the total contact hours.

Assessment methods

The assessment will consist of an oral examination conducted in French (approximately 15 minutes), designed to evaluate the student’s overall understanding of the topics discussed during the course.

Students will also be required to prepare a short presentation (approximately 5 minutes) on a topic of their choice, provided that it is related to the themes addressed during the course. The presentation, prepared using PowerPoint, Canva, or similar software, should offer a personal and critical exploration of the chosen topic. It may focus, for example, on a current affairs issue, a literary or cinematic work, an artist, or a song.

 

It is strictly forbidden to use AI during the exam. Any violation of this rule will be considered a serious breach of academic ethics.

Grading scale:

30-30L: excellent test that demonstrates very broad, thorough and in-depth knowledge of the subject matter, a solid ability to apply theoretical concepts and an excellent command of exposition, as well as an excellent capacity for analysis, synthesis and elaboration of interdisciplinary connections

27-29: above average test that demonstrates precise and thorough knowledge of the subject matter, good ability to apply theoretical concepts, and capacity for analysis and synthesis, accurate and correct exposition

24-26: good test that demonstrates appropriate knowledge of the subject matter, a fair understanding of the application of theoretical concepts, and an articulate presentation of the subject matter

21-23: adequate test that demonstrates appropriate but not in-depth knowledge of the subject, only partial capacity to apply theoretical concepts, and an acceptable presentation of the content

18-20: barely sufficient test that demonstrates adequate but general knowledge of the subject matter, simple exposition, uncertainties in the application of theoretical concepts.

Insufficient: test that does not demonstrate adequate acquisition of knowledge of the subject matter that is fragmentary and superficial, with errors in the application of concepts, and poor exposition

Students with specific learning difficulties (SpLD) or with disabilities that can affect their ability to attend courses are invited to contact the University service for students with disabilities and SLD at the earliest opportunity -- ideally before the start of the course: [https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students]. The University service will suggest possible adjustments to the course work and/or exam, which must then be submitted to the course leader so they can assess their feasibility, in line with the learning objectives of the course. Please note that adjustments to the exam must be requested at least two weeks in advance.

 

Teaching tools

Classes will be held in a classroom equipped with a computer, internet connection, and projector. Course materials will be available on the VIRTUALE e-learning platform and may include PowerPoint presentations, audio files, and video resources. Access credentials will be provided during the first class.

Office hours

See the website of Samantha Iafrate