FREN 265 - Drama At The French Theatre

4 Credits

1 Units

Students will read and analyze selected major works of dramatic literature in French from medieval times through the twentieth century. Students will study how dominant themes, literary conventions and digressions from those conventions allow comedy, tragedy, tragi-comedy and theatre of the absurd productions to give voice to an array of concerns, cultures-and “drama”-over time. Close readings, class discussion, writing assignments and dramatic readings in an actual performance space will help develop a deeper appreciation of the central conflicts in the texts, and identify areas of inquiry for further in-depth study and research. Course is taught entirely in French. The course will count as an elective for the minor or major.

Prerequisite: FREN 215
Prohibited: FREN 265 & FRESHMAN CLASS STANDING
Credit Type Code: Letter Grade