Issues in medieval literary history
[ LROM2221 ]
5.0 crédits ECTS
22.5 h
1q
| Teacher(s) |
Storms Colette ;
Cavagna Mattia (coordinator) ;
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| Language |
French
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Place
of the course |
Louvain-la-Neuve
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| Main themes |
As an echo to the thematic approach of the ROM 2221 course, an in-depth analysis of one or several works on a given theme is here tackled.
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| Aims |
To carry-out an in-depth study of a work or of several works related to ancient and/or middle french literary production, in order to refine the students' critical analysis skills and to acquaint them with a broad range of critical approaches to specific themes.
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| Content |
Organized in a series of lectures, this year's seminar is devoted to travel literature. Rather than classifying texts in predetermined literary categories, we will underscore their complexity through close analysis of a series of extracts and critical examination of some recent publications. Following the introductory lesson, the course will be structured in a typological perspective and will focus on the traditions of the journey to the Otherworld, the quest, the pilgrimage, and travels to the Far East.
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| Other information |
Prerequisites:
- a good knowledge of the basics of Old and Middle French ;
- familiarity with basic notions of literary analysis and genres ;
- successful completion of an introductory course on medieval French literature.
Assessment:
Oral exam. In addition to showing first-hand knowledge of all required readings, students must demonstrate their ability to analyze a literary text and to frame their approach in a meaningful context that takes into account problems and aspects explored in class.
Course Materials:
A bibliography and a selection of texts are available from the beginning of the course. Supplementary documents will be made available on iCampus in the course of the semester.
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Cycle et année
d'étude |
> Master [60] in History
> Master [120] in History
> Master [60] in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : General
> Certificat universitaire en littérature
> Master [120] in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : General
> Master [120] in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures
> Master [60] in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures
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Faculty or entity
in charge |
> ROM
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