Study Programmes 2015-2016
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| English literature d (Masculinities in the African Diaspora) | ||
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Duration :
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| 30h Th | ||
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Number of credits :
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Lecturer :
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| Bénédicte Ledent | ||
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| English language | ||
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester | ||
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Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
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| Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program | ||
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Course contents :
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| The course will begin with an introduction to the historic background to the literatures of the African diaspora. The course will be devoted to the discussion of selected texs, including three novels, a film and a play, addressing various facets of the notion of masculinity. | ||
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| At the end of the course, students are expected to master the main theoretical notions pertaining to the study of masculinity in literature. They will be able to use these notions in the textual analysis of literary works. | ||
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Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
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| Good knowledge of English. | ||
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Second term, 2 hours a week. The course involves seminar discussions and the active participation of students. | ||
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Recommended or required readings :
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Poems and a few essays will be available at the beginning of the course.
Three novels and a play will be discussed in class:
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written research essay which will be discussed during an oral examination. | ||
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| The course is taught in English. | ||
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Contacts :
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| Bénédicte LEDENT Place Cockerill, 3-5 B-4000 Liège Tel: 04 366 54 39 Fax: 04 366 57 21 Email: B.Ledent@ulg.ac.be | ||
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Items online :
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 | Lecture notes Lecture notes will be made available during the term via the e-Campus platform. |
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