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FREN247

Classical Drama
FREN247 SP

Crosslistings: COL 298

Next Offered in 9899 SP

The course will be devoted principally to close readings, analysis and discussion of the major representatives of classical drama in 17th century France: in tragedy, Corneille and Racine; in comedy, Moliere. Recent criticism of these writers will be discussed in order to examine the strong influence they continue to exert on the modern imagination.

MAJOR READINGS

Corneille, L'ILLUSION COMIQUE, LE CID,
HORACE POLYEUCTE
Racine, ANDROMAQUE, BRITTANICUS, BERENICE, IPHIGENIE,
PHEDRE, ATHALIE
Moliere, LES PRECIEUSES RIDICULES, L'ECOLE DES FEMMES,
TARTUFFE, LE MISANTHROPE, DON JUAN

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two short and 1 longer paper. No examination.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Course conducted entirely in French. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA RLIT

Prerequisites: FREN215

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997




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