La Civilisation Française – I

Paper Code: 
24FRN122
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to explore the rich tapestry of French civilization through its historical evolution, geographical landscape, and economic development.

 

12.00
Unit I: 

History of France : the old nation of Gaule , Roman conquest, christianization, Middle Age, tribal invasions, Merovingians : Clovis,

Geography of France : the regions, landscapes and climate

 

12.00
Unit II: 

History of France : Carolingians : Charlemagne, Capetians, end of Middle Age, Renaissance, the kings, Enlightenment, French Revolution,

French economy: agriculture

 

 

12.00
Unit III: 

History of France : Napoleon, the empire, Restauration, Second empire,

French economy : industries and the tertiary sector

 

12.00
Unit IV: 

History of France : Colonialism, 3rd republic

12.00
Unit V: 

History of France : 4th & 5th republic,

French politics today

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Geographie de la France : Mathieu, Mesplier, Hachette
  2. Histoire de la France : Riviere, Hachette

 

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  1. Vous avez dit France ? : Kimmel, CIEP, Hachette
  2. Les grandes etapes de la civilization francaise : Thoraval, J, Bordas

 

e-Resources

1. https://excerpts.numilog.com/books/9782040199296.pdf

 

Academic Year: 
Course Outcomes: 

 

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course title

 

 

 

 

 

24FRN122

 

 

 

La Civilisation Française – I

(Theory)

CO7: Recall eras, movements & personalities of history

CO8: Identify & discuss turning points in history

CO9: Examine the evolution of the French economy

CO10: Develop an understanding of French geography

CO11: Examine the evolution of French history

CO12: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching : Interactive lectures; study of maps

 

Learning activities for the students : virtual visit of France; films

-Oral tests/examinations;

-Written tests/examination

 

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course title

 

 

 

 

 

24FRN122

 

 

 

La Civilisation Française – I

(Theory)

CO7: Recall eras, movements & personalities of history

CO8: Identify & discuss turning points in history

CO9: Examine the evolution of the French economy

CO10: Develop an understanding of French geography

CO11: Examine the evolution of French history

CO12: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching : Interactive lectures; study of maps

 

Learning activities for the students : virtual visit of France; films

-Oral tests/examinations;

-Written tests/examination