French 5: littérature française contemporaine

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Lecture et discussions sur des oeuvres françaises à travers les siècles, ainsi qu'un aperçu historique et biographique d'écrivains français et francophones.
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  • Start Date: 21 Jan 2026
    End Date: 25 Mar 2026
    Wed (Daytime): 10:00 - 12:00
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
    Course Code: LF521
    Tutors:  Anais Perdaems
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00
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  • Start Date: 22 Apr 2026
    End Date: 01 Jul 2026
    Wed (Daytime): 10:00 - 12:00
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
    Course Code: LF531
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00
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Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00

What is the course about?

Ce cours est du niveau C1/C2 du cadre européen commun de référence pour les langues (CECRL), et permet, par l’étude approfondie de deux textes littéraires, d'avoir une idée synthétique, historique et théorique des littératures française et francophone contemporaines.

What will we cover?

Ce cours abordera les grands enjeux littéraire et esthétique de la fin du XXème et du XXIème siècle, afin de mettre en évidence la mutation des formes et des genres en lien avec le contexte historique et culturel. Nous ferons le parcours de divers genres littéraires (poésie, drame, fiction et essai), ainsi que les grands sujets (esthétique, politique, philosophie, religion et société) qui ont influencé et aidé à profiler la littérature française contemporaine. Il est aussi fondamental d'inclure la littérature francophone, dans ce parcours, pour obtenir une vision panoramique du développement de la langue française par rapport à ses aspects historiques et son expansion mondiale.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

• Analyser des textes représentatifs de la littérature contemporaine
• Découvrir des œuvres qui ont marqué la littérature française de la fin du XXe et du début du XXIe siècle
• Comprendre les enjeux et les problématiques propres à la littérature contemporaine
• Faire connaissance de plusieurs auteurs spécialistes du genre
• Se familiariser avec des notions clé de l’analyse littéraire.
• Pouvoir exprimer un point de vue argumenté, critique et construit
• Développer des capacités d’analyse, de synthèse et d’interprétation des textes
• Etudier en profondeur deux œuvres extraites de la littérature contemporaine
• Apprécier un genre ou des techniques d’écriture propres à cette période.

Learning outcomes will be discussed at the beginning of the course.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Students should have a very good level of French and an interest in history, culture, and society as well as in literature. They should also be able to read literary works in French, and to lead and participate in discussions in French. They should be able to express themselves fluently and spontaneously. They have a large vocabulary and can choose the appropriate expression to introduce their comments. They can produce clear, well-structured discourse without hesitation, and which shows controlled use of structures.


For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self assessment chart at the start of the languages section of our course guide or at http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include translation of literary articles, analysis (comment and discussions) of specific literary texts. Students will also have the opportunity to write short essays and to do short presentations.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Students should arrive with their own copies of the books. Please contact us to obtain the exact references, which are updated every term: Languages@citylit.ac.uk

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

French 5 courses. Please enrol on the next module as soon as possible as spaces cannot be guaranteed.

Anais Perdaems

Bonjour! Je m'appelle Anais et je viens d'un petit village près de Nice. I have an MA in Literature, I qualified as a teacher in France before living abroad. I have been teaching French as a foreign language for the past 14 years to students of different age groups. I believe that, above all, learning should be a joy. I provide well-structured, clearly aimed lessons with authentic resources to accommodate various learning profiles and learning preferences. I understand the need for students to build their confidence in a relaxed learning atmosphere, with the right level of challenge, guided by constructive feedback. I encourage my students to carry on learning independently, for e.g. with quality online resources. I like to feel intellectually stimulated. Hopefully, my many interests provide the variety and depth to keep my students interested!

Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.