INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH LITERATURE

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Readings in this survey course will include a selection of French authors from the medieval period to the present. This selection will vary depending on the instructor. The main objective of this course is the development of critical reading skills and an understanding of major authors, movements, and themes in French literature. Students will read selections from numerous authors in a variety of genres, including short stories, theater, poetry, and the novel. The course also focuses on continuing to develop French language skills, in particular through reading for comprehension and interpretation of metaphorical meaning. Discussion will help to hone speaking skills.