RLFR 204
Intro to French Literature: French Drama from Classicism to the Theatre of the Absurd Fall 2015
Division I
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What can we learn about French society through its theater? This course proposes to examine the evolution of French plays from the 17th to the 20th century within their political, social and cultural contexts. Readings plays by Molière, Beaumarchais, Musset, Anouilh, Becket and Ionesco will allow students to see how the theater as a genre engages the public through self-reflection and analysis. Readings will be complemented by theoretical texts and film versions of the plays. Questions regarding the nature of the play itself (dramatic structure), the role of space and the role of language, the importance of acting and the public’s involvement will be examined and will evolve, into a mini staging of our own.
The Class: Format: seminar
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation: one short response paper weekly; 2 short essays and one final paper
Prerequisites: RLFR 105 or permission of instructor
Enrollment Preferences: open to those who have completed RLFR 105, 107 or a 200 level course; if overenrolled, preference will be given to French majors
Distributions: Division I

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