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History of contemporary French Literature [ROM2430]
[30h] 3 credits

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This two-yearly course is taught in 2005-2006, 2007-2008,...

This course is taught in the 2nd semester

Teacher(s):

Vincent Engel

Language:

French

Level:

Second cycle

>> Aims
>> Main themes
>> Content and teaching methods
>> Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
>> Programmes in which this activity is taught
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Aims

To increase the knowledge of particular trends in French literature after 1945.

Main themes

- The course will examines this recent period and in chronological order, the different trends illustrated by the authors selected. These trends are characterised, broadly, by an interest in:
- either ethical issues (e.g., war or the development of science),
- aesthetic issues (the emergence of new genres, stylistic innovation),
- or theoretical issues (e.g., the discoveries of the social sciences, links to the other arts).
- Works are selected in a variety of genres (novels, poetry, theatre, and essays) and the influence of the past is indicated.
N.B.: The lecturer is encouraged to consult with other literature teachers in order to avoid duplication.

Content and teaching methods

- The course examines this recent period and in chronological order, the different trends illustrated by the authors selected. These trends are characterised, broadly, by an interest in: either ethical issues (e.g., war or the development of science), aesthetic issues (the emergence of new genres, stylistic innovation), or theoretical issues (e.g., the discoveries of the social sciences, links to the other arts). - Works are selected in a variety of genres (novels, poetry, theatre, and essays) and the influence of the past is indicated.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Evaluation: Oral examination.

Programmes in which this activity is taught

GLIB2MS

Master en sciences et technologies de l'information et de la communication, à finalité spécialisée

LITT9CE

Certificat universitaire en littérature

Other credits in programs

ARKE21

Première licence en histoire de l'art et archéologie

(3 credits)

ROM21

Première licence en langues et littératures romanes

(3 credits)

ROM22

Deuxième licence en langues et littératures romanes

(3 credits)



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