AH3902 The Country, City and Society in Nineteenth-Century French Art

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

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SCQF level

SCQF level 9

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Availability restrictions

Only available to those enrolling on the MA Combined Studies or already enrolled on the MA/BSc General degree taken in the evening.

Planned timetable

Mon 6.30 - 9.30 pm (potentially online only)

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Module coordinator

Dr W W Rough

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Module Staff

Dr W Rough

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Module description

This module will examine French Art, Society and Culture as demonstrated through a study of Realist, Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and Avant-Garde paintings c.1840 - c.1900. In particular it will explore the various social and class themes affecting the notions of City versus Country. It will also explore the variety of contemporary artistic and literary texts paying particular attention to the broad range of critical and theoretical texts, written by key figures, during this period. It will also explore modern critical theories and readings of the works and the period in general.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS AH2901 AND PASS AH1901

Assessment pattern

100% Coursework (10%: Tutorial Participation; 30%: 1,500-word VAT; 60%: 3,500 Research Essay)

Re-assessment

1 x 3000-word essay = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 x 2.5-hour session: 1-hour lecture and 1-hour tutorial (x 12 weeks), 30-minute optional office hour (x 12 weeks)