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FREN223
Introduction to French Literature & Culture, I: 12th-18th Centuries
FREN223 SP
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times |
|---|
| 1 | 20 | 6 | Times: .T.T... 10:00AM-11:20AM; |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:00:40 EST 1998
)
This course provides an introduction to a wide range of
French literary and cultural texts from the Middle Ages to
the eighteenth century. Students improve their language
skills by reading, discussing, and writing papers in French
on representative texts and authors in the French literary
tradition. Historical changes in French society, politics,
and culture are emphasized. Overall, the course seeks to
encourage critical reflection on French literature and the
contexts of those texts. Special emphasis on close reading.
MAJOR READINGS
Readings will be selected from among the
following texts:
Chretien de Troyes, YVAIN OU LE CHEVALIER AU LION
Marie de France: LAIS
Rabelais: Selected readings.
MONTAIGNE: Selected ESSAIS.
Selected 17th century texts.
Racine: ANDROMAQUE
Moliere: L'ECOLE DES FEMMES
Readings from L'ENCYCLOPEDIE
Voltaire: L'INGENU, MICROMEGAS
Abbe Prevost: MANON LESCAUT
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Three short papers, active
discussion of assignments in class, in-class written
responses to questions.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
This course is
intended for students who have completed FREN215 with a
grade of B or better or have placed out of FREN215 through
the placement test this fall. Students who have not done so
should consult with the professor before preregistering.
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 Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA RLIT
Prerequisites:
None
- Section 01
- Lowrie, J
- Times: .T.T... 10:00AM-11:20AM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 3, Jr: 2, So: 1, Fr: 1
- No Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-03-1998
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