11:15A-12:05P   MWF   BH 205

This course serves as an introduction to the study of French literature
and as threshold to the French major. We will read, discuss, and
write about a variety of short texts from different eras and different
genres of French literature. We will begin with a selection of lyricpoems
ranging from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, and each student will
select one poem on which to do a class presentation and a short essay. Then
we will read Privost's 18th-century novel Manon Lescautand take an
in-class test on the novel. Then we will read a selection of modern short
stories from Contes et nouvelles, and again each student will select one
story to write on. Students will have an opportunity to rewrite and improve
their essays on poetry and the short story. In the final segment of the
course, we will read Jean Cocteau's play Le machine infernale, which will be
the subject of the final exam. Grades will be based on written work and
class participation. Prerequisite: FRIT F250, F255, or F265; fulfills
AHLA requirement; above section open to honors students only; obtain
on-line auth for above section from honors.