This biannual course is taught on years 2015-2016, 2017-2018, ....
Teacher(s)
Francard Michel ;
Language
French
Place of the course
Louvain-la-Neuve
Prerequisites
/
Main themes
To specify the notion of "history of language" in relation to the notion of "historical linguistics". To set out the main events in the history of the French language. To study in detail the French language in a particular historical period.
Aims
The aim of the course is to establish an explicit relationship between French language and historicity and to show the influence of time on language, especially from an external point of view (influence of social groups, relationship with cultural phenomena, religion, ideologies, etc.).
Evaluation methods
Oral exam + presentation of a personal paper
Teaching methods
Lectures and supervised activities
Content
1. Methodological reflexion on the notion of "history of language" (external and internal history) and on the relationship between language and time (problems of "periodization") and between language and society.
2. Overview of the most important events in the history of French language.
3. Detailed study of a particular period (the 16th century) based on the analysis of non literary documents of the discussed period.