Contemporary French Civilisation and Institutions of the French society
| Title | Σύγχρονος Γαλλικός Πολιτισμός και Θεσμοί της γαλλικής κοινωνίας / Contemporary French Civilisation and Institutions of the French society |
| Title in French | Civilisation contemporaine française et institutions sociales |
| Code | Ε205 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | French Language and Literature |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600018837 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos Gallikīs Glṓssas kai Filologías (2020-)
Registered students: 5
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Mandatory Elective Courses | Winter/Spring | - | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2023 – 2024 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600242677
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Class Schedule
| Building | Σχολείο Νέας Ελληνικής Γλώσσας |
| Floor | Υπόγειο 1 |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ 1 (107) |
| Calendar | Δευτέρα 16:00 έως 18:30 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Background
- General Knowledge
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600242677
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=10576
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- French (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
- Know the main features of modern French civilization and institutions in relation to European civilization.
- Understand introductory cultural theories.
- Acquaint with the principles of diversity and interculturality.
- Acquire an interdisciplinary perspective in the field of foreign language teaching.
- Practice data analysis through print and digital bibliography.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Respect natural environment
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Modern French Culture, and institutions of French society. This course studies contemporary French culture and the institutions of French society. Among other things, it approaches the organization of modern French society, its political system, its culture and impact on the world as well as the interactions of the French culture with other cultures.
1. Introductory concepts: civilization and culture
2. Major historical events of 20th century France (I)
3. Major historical events of 20th century France (II)
4. The organization of the French political system
5. French and European institutions
6. The image of modern France in the world: Europe, France, Globalization
7. Aspects of French society (I)
8. Aspects of French society (II)
9. The daily life of the French
10. France in science and technology
11. The artistic trends in 20th century France
12. The Age of the Intellectuals: Philosophy and Letters
13. The lesson of civilization in the F.L.E. (Français Langue Étrangère)
Keywords
Civilization, culture, french institutions, french society
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Audio
- Multimedia
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
Use of technology in teaching and learning, power point etc.
E-learning
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | 1.6 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Fieldwork | 28 | 1.1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reading Assigment | 30 | 1.2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Project | 10 | 0.4 | |||
| Written assigments | 40 | 1.6 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 150 | 6 |
Student Assessment
Description
The evaluation of the degree will depend upon either a written test which will be administered at the end of the semester (duration: 2.5 hours) and some written works based on a topic addressed in the course (tests, essays etc.).
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
AGULHON Maurice, NOUSCHI André, La France de 1940 à nos jours, Paris, éditions Fernand-Nathan, 1972
CHEVALIER Jean-Pierre, Histoire des institutions et des régimes politiques de la France, Dalloz, 2009
DIGUET Jérôme, Dictionnaire des institutions françaises, Bruxelles, Université de Boeck, 1999
DUBY Georges, MANDROU Robert, Histoire de la civilisation française XVIIe – XXe siècle, Paris, Armand Colin, 2e édition, 1958, p. 265-371
GOETSCHEL Pascale, LOYER Emmanuelle, Histoire culturelle et intellectuelle de la France au XXe siècle, Paris, Armand Colin, coll. : « Cursus », série « Littérature », 1995
LECLERC Gérard, La Mondialisation culturelle. Les civilisations à l’épreuve, Paris, PUF, 2000
MORIN Edgar, Pour sortir du XXe siècle, Paris, Fernand Nathan, coll. : « Points/Essais », 1981
MORIN Edgar, Pour une politique de civilisation, Arlea, 2002
MORIN Edgar, Pour entrer dans le XXIème siècle, Points, 2004
MORIN Edgar, L'Europe à deux visages. Humanisme et barbarie, Paris, Lemieux éditeur, 2015
RÉMOND René, Introduction à l'histoire de notre temps – 3. Le XXe siècle, de 1914 à nos jours, Paris, Seuil, coll. : « Points Histoire », 2002 [1974]
THORAVAL Jean, Les grandes étapes de la civilisation française, Paris, Bordas, 1983 [1978], p. 395-620
TODOROV Tzvetan, Face à l'extrême, Paris, Seuil, coll. : « La couleur des idées », 1991
Last Update
01-11-2022
