French Literature (MA)
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course aims to introduce some fundamental narrative works of French literature. We aim to analyze the main themes, the characters, the structures, the styles of the various texts in the program. We will try to stimulate students to reflect and to a personal critical reading of the proposed works.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge: 1) An essential framework of French Literature, according to the periods and authors considered, 2) Understanding basic elements in order to analyse texts' structure (metrical, stylistic, narrative devices), 3) Good knowledge of spoken and written French language. Skills. 1) Ability to identify the main expressive features (stylistic, thematic and structural) of every literary work and recognize the author's identity in it 2) Ability to date literary works in chronological and cultural connection with Italian literature, 3) Ability to use coherently critical contributions 4) Ability to read works and identify themes and formal issues.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
The course is entitled: "Le rapport avec soi-même et les autres" and consists of the following three parts which will be addressed in sequence:
A: Le rapport avec soi-même et les autres dans "L'Etranger" d'Albert Camus
B: Les rapports avec soi-même et ses origines sociales dans "La Place" et "Une femme" d'Annie Ernaux
C: Un rapport pathologique avec soi-même et les autres dans "L'Adversaire" d'Emmanuel Carrère
A: Le rapport avec soi-même et les autres dans "L'Etranger" d'Albert Camus
B: Les rapports avec soi-même et ses origines sociales dans "La Place" et "Une femme" d'Annie Ernaux
C: Un rapport pathologique avec soi-même et les autres dans "L'Adversaire" d'Emmanuel Carrère
Prerequisites for admission
The course which is held entirely in French, the materials and the exam bibliography assume solid linguistic skills. Erasmus or other forms of mobility students are admitted, provided they have excellent skills in French.
Teaching methods
The course adopts the following teaching methods: lectures; reading and commenting on the works in the program.
Teaching Resources
The following texts will be read, all of which are available in Gallimard's Folio editions:
Part A: Albert Camus, L'Etranger
Part B: Annie Ernaux, La Place
Annie Ernaux, Une femme
Part C: Emmanuel Carrère, L'Adversaire
The following critical texts will also be studied:
Bernard Pingaud, L'Etranger d'Albert Camus, Paris, Gallimard, 1992, collection Foliothèque n° 22.
Marie-France Savéan, La Place et Une femme d'Annie Ernaux, Paris, Gallimard, 1994, collection Foliothèque n° 36.
Critical materials will be provided by the teacher on Carrère's L'Adversaire.
Part A: Albert Camus, L'Etranger
Part B: Annie Ernaux, La Place
Annie Ernaux, Une femme
Part C: Emmanuel Carrère, L'Adversaire
The following critical texts will also be studied:
Bernard Pingaud, L'Etranger d'Albert Camus, Paris, Gallimard, 1992, collection Foliothèque n° 22.
Marie-France Savéan, La Place et Une femme d'Annie Ernaux, Paris, Gallimard, 1994, collection Foliothèque n° 36.
Critical materials will be provided by the teacher on Carrère's L'Adversaire.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of an individual interview, which includes questions asked by the teacher, interactions between the teacher and the student and the analysis and commentary of one or more themes from the scheduled works. The interview has a variable duration depending on the teaching units on which the student presents himself, and takes place in French. The interview aims to verify the knowledge of the texts read, the ability to exhibit, the precision in the use of specific terminology, the capacity for critical and personal reflection on the proposed themes. Finally, he will take into account the French language skills. The final mark is expressed in thirtieths, and the student has the right to refuse it (in this case it will be recorded as "withdrawn").
International or Erasmus incoming students are invited to promptly contact the teacher. The exam procedures for students with disabilities and / or with DSA must be agreed with the teacher, in agreement with the competent Office.
International or Erasmus incoming students are invited to promptly contact the teacher. The exam procedures for students with disabilities and / or with DSA must be agreed with the teacher, in agreement with the competent Office.
L-LIN/03 - FRENCH LITERATURE - University credits: 9
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Mauri Daniela
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