Introduction to French Literary Studies

Description

This is the study of French Literature as a discipline. The course is structured according to concepts, methods of analysis and problems of literary studies. Texts chosen from different periods and genres of French literature will be viewed in their socio-historical context and studied not only for themselves, but also for their specific value in assisting students to master techniques of textual analysis. Theoretical problems (what is literature?) and methodological problems (how can literature be studied, what are some of the approaches?) will be the center of focus.