AH3902
The Country, City and Society in Nineteenth-Century French Art
2019-2020
30
15
SCQF level 9
1
Academic year(s): 2019-2020
SCOTCAT credits : 30
ECTS credits : 15
Level : SCQF level 9
Semester: 1
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:
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.
Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass AH2901 and pass AH1901
Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take AH3111
Weekly contact: 1 x 3-hour session: lecture and tutorial (x 14 weeks), optional office hour (x 14 weeks), 9-hour fieldtrip.
Scheduled learning hours: 65
Guided independent study hours: 235
As used by St Andrews: Written Assessment = 100%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 50%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 50%
Re-assessment: 1 x Written Assignment to be agreed by the Board of Examiners
Module coordinator: Dr W W Rough
Module teaching staff: Dr W Rough