82048 - French Culture and Literature

Academic Year 2019/2020

  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Forli
  • Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Specialized translation (cod. 9174)

Learning outcomes

The student - knows the core features (contents, methods and instruments) necessary for the in-depth analysis of French culture and literature - is able to apply this knowledge when tackling a range of semiotically challenging texts - is able to acquire higher-level cultural and literary knowledge and competences independently, and to apply them to a wide range of novel texts

Readings/Bibliography

Romans:

Annie Ernaux, LA Place, Paris, 1983

Thierry Jonquet, Ils sont votre épouvante et vous êtes leur crainte, Paris, Points, 2007

Didier Eribon, Retour à Reims, Paris, Fayard, 2009 (+ pièce)

Patrick Vilain, Pas son genre, Paris, Grasset, 2011

Edouard Louis, En finir avec Eddy Bellegueule, Paris, Seuil, 2014

 

Teaching methods

Attendance and participation are highly encouraged. Some lectures will be followed by class discussion. You are required to read the assigned readings in advance.

Students are required to enroll in the course on the e-learning page.


Assessment methods

The final exam will be oral

Office hours

See the website of Licia Reggiani