Topics in French language and culture, taught and examined in French.
In 2020, FREN 341 is called "Investigating Maigret" and will introduce students to the genre of the detective novel and one of the most famous literary detectives, Inspector Maigret, the creation of Belgian author Georges Simenon.
| Paper title | Topics in French |
|---|---|
| Paper code | FREN341 |
| Subject | French |
| EFTS | 0.1500 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Second Semester |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $904.05 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $3,954.75 |
- Prerequisite
- FREN 211 or 232
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Eligibility
- Suitable for students with good French-language skills as texts and a proportion of the lectures will be in French.
- Contact
- languages@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
In addition to theoretical texts about the genre of the detective novel, FREN 341 features four of the novels which exemplify Simenon's contribution to the genre and also explores film and TV adaptations of the phenomenally successful Maigret detective novels. The paper will be a combination of lectures (many delivered in French) and seminars (where student participation is expected).
- Teaching Arrangements
- Three lectures per week.
- Textbooks
La Tête d'un homme (Livre de Poche, 2003)
Mon ami Maigret (Livre de Poche, 2003)
Maigret tend un piège (Livre de Poche, 2000)
Maigret aux assises (Livre de Poche, 2004)
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Critical thinking,
Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete FREN 341:
- will be familiar with the development of the genre of the detective novel and the contribution of Georges Simenon to the genre.
- will be capable of close analysis of a French literary text and engaging with secondary critical material.
- will have improved information literacy skills, as well as having engaged in research and scholarship at an advanced level in the course of the written assessments.
