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2011/2 Provisional Module Catalogue - UNDER CONSTRUCTION & SUBJECT TO CHANGE
 Module Code: FRE2031 Module Title: CONTEMPORARY FRANCE II
Module Provider: Language & Translation Studies Short Name: FRE2031
Level: HE2 Module Co-ordinator: URVOY E Mr (Lang & Trans)
Number of credits: 15 Number of ECTS credits: 7.5
 
Module Availability
Semester 1
Assessment Pattern

Unit(s) of Assessment (SITS MAB)
Weighting Towards Module Mark ( %)
Written assignment 1500 words
40
Two hour Examination
60
Qualifying Condition(s) 
A weighted aggregate of 40% is required to pass the module.

Module Overview
This module is taught in French in Semester 1. Attendance is compulsory.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
Successful completion of HE1 or equivalent.
Module Aims
To equip students with knowledge and understanding of the major political and economic institutions, the contexts in which they were created and evolved and their relevance in France and other French-speaking societies.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
  • Follow and take notes from lectures delivered in French
  • Participate in seminars in French
  • Describe the development of the political and economic systems of France and the French-speaking world
  • Read and critically evaluate authentic sources on a range of topics related to contemporary society
  • Write critically and extensively in French on politico-economic topics
Module Content
The following areas are indicative of topics to be covered:
  • The state and its citizens
  • The constitution
  • The political parties
  • The electoral system
  • State political institutions
  • Regional politics and institutions
  • The relationship of France with the European Union and other international organisations
  • Foreign policy
  • Economic policies
  • Economic structure
  • Economic performance
  • Financial institutions
  • Trades Unions and employers’ organisations
Methods of Teaching/Learning
Three contact hours per week over Semester 1. Classes will include lectures, seminars and group activities; students are expected to read extensively outside classes in order to follow lectures and participate in seminars.
Selected Texts/Journals
Essential Reading
 
Recommended Reading
 
Chagnollaud, D. (ed) (1993) La Vie politique en France. Eds du Seuil.
Laudet, C. and Cox, R. (1995) La Vie politique en France aujourd'hui. Manchester University Press.
Morris, P. (1994) French Politics Today. Manchester University Press.
Tricot, B. (1995) Les Institutions politiques françaises. Dalloz.
Mény, Y. (1999) Le système politique français, Clefs politique
De Gutten, B (1998) Les institutions de la France, Nathan
Platone, F.(2004) Les partis politiques en France, Les essentiels Milan
Bourgeois, R. (2004) La France des institutions, PUG
Last Updated
7.4.11