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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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