Study Programmes 2015-2016
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| Research Seminar in Medieval Languages and Literatures II | ||||||||
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Duration :
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| 30h SEM | ||||||||
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Number of credits :
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Lecturer :
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| Nadine Henrard, Nicola Morato | ||||||||
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language | ||||||||
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Organisation and examination :
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| All year long | ||||||||
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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 seminar will focus on a specific issue of medieval French literature (in both oc and oïl) and look at it in-depth, and introduce students to research (initiating students in the use of specialised instruments). Students will attend scientific meetings, colloquia and workshops of the Réseau des médiévistes belges, and conferences held by the Transitions group.
Themes for 2015-2016 : Travelling texts, texts and travels * Subject offered by N. Morato: Circulation and fortune of Old French and Occitan narrative texts in Medieval Europe. * Subject offered by N. Henrard: Travel literature in the Middle Ages (guides, pilgrim texts, travelogues about this and the other world ...) |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Students will be able to carry out a scientific study, produce coherent and pertinent research in the chosen theme (medieval languages and literature) and to present it both orally and in writing. | ||||||||
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Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
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| Choose the course Philology and Mediaeval Literature in the module of general Masters courses. | ||||||||
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Oral presentations, discussed in class. Written work. | ||||||||
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Lectures | ||||||||
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Students will receive a bibliography, discussed at the start of the course. | ||||||||
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Students will be evaluated on the basis of an oral presentation in class, as well as on a paper (original work, at the level of an article, on a subject chosen by the student relating to the theme of the course, demonstrating the ability to put together a bibliography, analyse an issue, and formulate a critical overview on the aspect studied).
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| An informational session will be held at the start of the year.
The section led by N. Morato will be held during the first quadrimester; the schedule of classes will be agreed upon with the students (venue TBC). The section led by N. Henrard will be held during the second quadrimester; the schedule of classes will be agreed upon with the students (venue TBC). |
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Contacts :
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| Nicola Morato, 04/366 54 06
nicola.morato@ulg.ac.be
Nadine HENRARD, 04/ 366 54 51 Nadine.Henrard@ulg.ac.be Department Secretary: Ariane Nusgens, 04/366 56 50 ariane.nusgens@ulg.ac.be |
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