Duration
30h SEM, 15h Th
Number of credits
| Master in French and Romance languages and literatures : general (120 ECTS) | 10 crédits |
Lecturer
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
All year long
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
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 research group.
Themes for 2020-2021:
Objects and places in Old French and Occitan texts and textual culture
N. Henrard: Places
N. Morato: Objects and the inventory's vertigo
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
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.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Choose the course Philology and Mediaeval Literature in the module of general Masters courses.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Oral presentations, collective discussion. Written work.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Teaching in class and distant teaching (lectures and seminars on Lifesize).
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
Recommended or required readings
Students will receive a bibliography, discussed at the start of the course.
Assessment methods and criteria
Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.
Any session :
- In-person
written exam
- Remote
written work
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred remote
Additional information:
Students will be evaluated on the basis of two essays (one for each part of the paper). The essays will consist in an original work, ideally 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. The final evaluation will be also take into account the (minor) oral presentations by the students during the seminar.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
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).
Contacts
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