Module Code - Title:
FR4246
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FRENCH LANGUAGE CULTURE AND SOCIETY 4
Year Last Offered:
2026/7
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
FR4243
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module is set at B2+ on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
This module aims:
- To improve oral and written language skills through activities such as textual analysis, translation, essay writing, oral presentations, discussion and debate;
- To provide an in-depth study of aspects of post-war France in political, social and economic contexts;
- To enable students to understand the ideological and cultural background to modern France through a reading of selected eighteenth-century texts;
- To practise translation from and into French of texts relating to post-war France, and to become familiar with the theories relevant to the translation of such texts and the strategies available to the translator when translating them.
Syllabus:
This syllabus is set at B2+ on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Development of active and receptive language skills, both written and oral; key moments in the history of post-war France; revolutionary ideals in eighteenth-century France; introduction to the theory and practice of translation, focusing on the area of post-war France.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Explain contemporary aspects of France.
- Analyse aspects of France in light of the theoretical and historical frameworks.
- Argue for the social and political significance of a text (or texts) in light of the theoretical and historical frameworks.
- evaluate the ideological and cultural background to modern France through selected eighteenth-century texts.
- To analyse translation from and into French of texts relating to post-war France, and to become familiar with the relevant translation theories.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- present and discuss -in French- aspects of contemporary French culture.
- negotiate in diverse linguistic and cultural contexts.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- use language flexibly and spontaneously for social, academic and professional purposes
- produce clear and structured written work.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Students will receive a one-hour lecture each week and will also attend three one-hour tutorials each week. Students will have experience of both a large group learning environment in their weekly lectures and also benefit from small group tutorial teaching.
Prime Texts:
BERSTEIN, S. et P. MILZA (1995)
Histoire de la France au XXième siècle
, Paris: Edition complexe
VOLTAIRE (1994)
Candide
, Paris: Bordas
ROYALL, F (2004)
Contemporary French Cultures and Societies
, Bern: Peter Lang
Other Relevant Texts:
Adab, B (1994)
Annotated Texts for Translation
, Multilingual Matters
Vinay, J.-P. & Darbelnet, J (2003)
Stylistique Comparée du Français et de L'Anglais: Methode de Traduction
, Montreal: Beauchemin
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN APPLIED LANGUAGES
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EUROPEAN STUDIES
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN LANGUAGES
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
dominique.lemeur@ul.ie