Critical analysis of Medieval Texts : Middle French [ LROM1330 ]

Prerequisite :  LROM 1230 or basic knowledge of Old French.

This course is devoted to literature in Middle French (14th - 15th century) approached through readings of representative texts from the period. Beyond linguistic and literary explanations, emphasis is placed on problems of style, literary themes and techniques. At the end of the course, students should be able to translate, with a dictionary or a glossary, a short passage in middle French which has not been translated or explained during in-class exercises.

• To initiate students to Middle French (13th - 15th century), namely the second linguistic state of French during the Middle Ages.
• To present more specific types of Middle French literary productions, drawing special attention to writing techniques.

Assessment: The oral exam evaluates students' linguistic and literary skills in dealing with predetermined authors and texts. Students will also be asked to translate a passage that has not been seen in class.

Coming after "Medieval French Authors I" (ROM 1230), this course is devoted to literature in Middle French (14th - 15th century) approached through readings of representative texts from the period. Beyond linguistic and literary explanations, emphasis is placed on problems of style, literary themes and techniques. At the end of the course, students should be able to translate, with a dictionary or a glossary, a short passage in middle French which has not been translated or explained during in-class exercises.

Course Materials: An anthology of medieval French literature, an Old French grammar, and a history of medieval French literature. Supplementary documents containing text, images and sound-recordings (PDF, JPEG et Mp3) will be made available on iCampus in the course of the semester.