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France & the Second World War: memory, trauma & identity

Aims

This module will discuss the evolving representations of the Second World War in French collective memory. It will use a wide variety of primary and secondary materials including newspaper articles, speeches, documentaries, films, short stories, diaries, eye-witness accounts and photographs to analyse the impact of the French experience of the war on the construction of national identity.

Satisfactory completion of the course should enable students to:

  • Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the topics discussed
  • Demonstrate an ability to undertake personal research
  • Discuss sources in French from a critical perspective and develop arguments effectively
  • Develop increased confidence and advanced accuracy in the production of French

 

About this module

  • Module name
    France & the Second World War: memory, trauma & identity
  • Course code
    F53H (LAN00053H)
  • Teacher 
    Angela O'Flaherty
  • Term(s) taught
    Spring-Summer
  • Credits
    20