Francophone Literature (LTF350 / LTF450)
Level B2 & C1
Spring 2008
LTF350 / LTF450 with Annie Heminway
L'intérieur de la nuit by Lénora Mianos
Le Chat by Georges Simenon
Course Description:
This course is an introduction to the wide-range of French-language literary works outside of France via novels and short stories by Francophone writers from Africa, Maghreb, Quebec, Vietnam, and the Caribbean Islands.
In this course you will:
- Discover the vast dimension of francophone writers throughout the entire world
- Appreciate the breadth of their linguistic range and, in certain cases, the influence of their native language on French
- Learn to appreciate the varied and rich styles of written expression of these writers
- Understand the impact these writers exert on French literature
- Analyze the history of Europe as seen through their eyes
- Familiarize yourself with the history and civilisation of Francophone countries
- Become aware of cultural differences and hegemonies
- Garner a wider understanding of current world political situation
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Literature & History (LTH450)
Level C1
Spring 2008
LTH450 with Zarina Yonossi
Mauprat (George Sand) est un roman aux multiple facettes qui échappe à toute classification car il est à fois un roman d'aventure sur une trame historique, un roman noir et policier , un roman de chevalerie et aussi un roman d'amour car l'intention de l'auteur fut de peindre " ... un amour exclusif , éternel avant, pendant et après le mariage ". En effet , forte et fière et admiratrice de J.J Rousseau , Edmée dirige l'education de Bernard et réussit à lui inculquer le sens de la justice et de l'honneur. En ce sens, il échappe à son époque et devient un roman éminemment progressiste.
Course Description:
This course is designed to increase your understanding of the most important moments in French history as imagined and rendered by well renowned writers. You will learn about politics, religion, social and cultural events, the life of notable individuals, and compare reality and fiction.
In this course you will:
- Widen your vocabulary in the specific area of literature (descriptions, emotions) and history
- Broaden your knowledge of the major events in the history and civilization of France from the medieval period until today as seen by its great writers
- Improve your reading comprehension
- Become skilled at summarizing and discussing a text
- Learn to actively participate in a discussion concerning ideas and emotions
- Discover the various cultural aspects and social customs of the era
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