Module Code - Title:

FR4148 - FRENCH LANGUAGE AND SOCIETY 6 MEDIA/CURRENT ISSUES

Year Last Offered:

2025/6

Hours Per Week:

Lecture

1

Lab

2

Tutorial

1

Other

2

Private

4

Credits

6

Grading Type:

N

Prerequisite Modules:

FR4147

Rationale and Purpose of the Module:

This module is set at C1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The purpose of this module is to give students an overview of the French media industries and the ability to evaluate their functions. This is achieved by: - the study of the relationship between the media and the state - in depth analysis of different branches of the media - practice in using the language of the media and in analysis particular media artefacts.

Syllabus:

This syllabus is set at C1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This module has three parts, each dedicated to particular aim of the module. A general lecture will cover topics on the role of the media, the role of the state, the particularity of the French press, the development of French cinema from its beginnings to the present day. There will be a translation class and a two hour seminar in which three films will be studied as set texts and in which students will be prepared for their final oral examination.

Learning Outcomes:

Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)

On successful completion of this module students should be able to: * Understand the development of and the problems concerning the press, television and film in France since the second world war * Assess the levels of state intervention of the government in the French media. * Situate French films in their historical tradition. * Translate into English, texts dealing with French media. * Analyse particular films from a film studies perspective

Affective (Attitudes and Values)

not applicable

Psychomotor (Physical Skills)

not applicable

How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:

The general lecture will form the basis of the end of semester examination. The two hour seminar will introduce to the language and techniques of film analysis. At the end of the semester there is a final externed oral examination and time is dedicated to preparing students for this experience.Translation will be examined in a semester test.

Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):

Prime Texts:

Royall, F. (2004) Contemporary French cultures and Societies , Lang

Truffaut, F. (1959) Les 400 Coups ,

Kassovitz, M. (1995) La Haine ,

Serreau,C. (2002) Chaos ,

Other Relevant Texts:

Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:

Semester(s) Module is Offered:

Spring

Module Leader:

liam.murray@ul.ie