Francophone Literatures

Content

Objective

To study the importance of Francophone literature, the contribution of this literature to French literature and to explain why it has been labelled "world francophone literature".

Course Content

To examine regional and cultural characteristics and influences on Francophone literature and the differing approaches towards space and cultural otherness in the works of writers like Assia Djebar, Maïssa Bey, Malika Mokedem or Leïla Sebbar, Nina Bouraoui...

Course Learning Outcomes

To examine "world Francophone literature" and its relationship to French literature. Further to study and recognise contemporary writers of Francophone literature especially Algerian writers writing in French like Assia Djebar, Maïssa Bey, Malika Mokedem or Leïla Sebbar, Nina Bouraoui...

Teaching and Learning Methods

To analyse the characteristics of north african Francophone literature particularly in regards to space, identity and otherness in these novels. Further to look at common themes especially autobiography and autoficton.

References

Assia Djebar, La Soif,
Assia Djebar, Les femmes d'Alger dans leur appartement,
Maissa Bey, Cette fille-là,
Maïssa Bey, Bleu, blanc, vert
Leila Sebbar, L'Arabe comme un chant secret,

Assessment System