Department of European Studies & Modern Languages, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
EU20668 The French "events" of 1968 |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW 33%, ES 67% |
| Requisites: |
| Before taking this unit you must take EU20011 |
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Aims: To develop students' understanding of the "events" of May/June 1968, the background to this crisis and its subsequent widespread impact on French society.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to: * Describe in detail the various stages of the events (student revolt/ social upheaval/ political crisis); * Assess the social, political and economic conditions of 1960s France that brought about the upheaval; * Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of May/June 1968 on French society. Skills: Skills in critical analysis, conceptual thinking, precision in the use of written and spoken language, exercise of independent judgement, reasoned argument, effective communication in the target language, teamwork and the planning/conduct/reporting of non-quantitative research are developed and assessed in this unit. Content: This unit will examine the events of May/June 1968 in France as one of the most important historical events since the Second World War. Using a range of sources including, films, tracts and the plethora of existing literature, areas for discussion will include in-depth analyses of the roles played by the numerous protagonists, examination of primary sources, assessment of the portrayal of the "events" in the media and literature, and an evaluation of the legacy of 1968. |