30161 - Francophone Literature 2 (2nd cycle)

Learning outcomes

The student has in-depth knowledge of the history and development of non-European literature in the French language, with particular attention to the relationship between literary texts and the historical, artistic and linguistic context. He has great ability to understand and critically analyze the cultural specificities of the geographical areas studied, as well as the political dynamics and ideological influences between the different countries, with particular attention to the relations between Europe and its former colonies. He knows and knows how to use practical methodologies for the analysis and interpretation of literary texts. It is able to elaborate complex analyses and formulate autonomous reflections on specific research topics.

Course contents

Title of the course: Le théâtre autochtone contemporain au Québec

The student has in-depth knowledge of the history and development of non-European literature in the French language, with particular attention to the relationship between literary texts and the historical, artistic and linguistic context of Quebec. The course proposes the study of contemporary autochthonous theatre in relation to the Quebecer theatre of which a panorama is given from its origins to the present day. The student has high skills of understanding and critical analysis of the cultural specificities of the geographical area studied. He knows and knows how to use practical methodologies for the analysis and interpretation of literary texts. Is able to elaborate complex analyses and to formulate autonomous reflections on specific research topics.

Readings/Bibliography

Texts in program:

Charles Bender, Charles Buckell, Marco Collin, Xavier Huard, Natasha Kanapé Fontaine, Christophe Payeur, Muliats, Théâtre, Editions Hannenorak, 2021.

Émilie Monnet, Okinum, Montréal, Les Herbes Rouges, 2020.

Émilie Monnet, Marguerite : le feu, Montréal, Les Herbes Rouges, 2023.

Michel Tremblay, Les Belles-sœurs, 1968.

Sarah Berthiaume, Yukonstyle, 2013.

David, Gilbert (sous la direction de) avec la collaboration de Hervé Guay, Hélène Jacques et Yves Jubinville, Le théâtre contemporain au Québec 1945-2015, Montréal, PUM, 2020.

Larrue, Jean-Marc, le Théâtre de l’extrême contemporain au Québec (document de travail, 2022).

Yves Sioui Durand, Catherine Joncas, Julie Burelle, Jean-François Coté, Xajoj tun. Le Rabinal Achi d’Ondinnok. Refléxions, entretines, analyses, Québec, Les Presses de l’Université Laval, 2021.

Yves Sioui Durand, Ojihouey atisken. L’esprit des os. Écrits théoriques, poétiques et polémiques, Québec, Les Presses de l’Université Laval, 2020.

Teaching methods

The program is built on multiple voices, in collaboration with professors from Quebec University specialists in the history of theatre. It will also focus on textual analysis and literary history.

Assessment methods

The evaluation could be defined as "à la carte" because the student has the opportunity to choose between different methods of verification.

In the middle of the course there will be an intermediate test on the first part of the course that preceded two open donations. If the student accepts the grade of this test, he can complete the exam in two distinct ways: either by submitting a 5-page paper at the end of the course to be discussed during the exam or through an oral. Students who have not completed the intermediate course must take the exam on the whole programme (Part I and II).

The evaluation of the thesis follows this score (total 30):

5 points: Structure of work.

5 points : Exhibition clarity

5 points : Bibliography/Website presence (max 10 references)

6 points: Knowledge of the theoretical tools presented during the course

6 points: Ability to reuse the knowledge acquired during the course

3 points : Personal contribution to the text

For the oral evaluation:

The critical and methodological skills of the/ a student/ it, which must also propose its own analysis of the works. It is important that the student/ she knows how to demonstrate their ability to read and analyze a text by making it interact with the problems and theoretical texts proposed in class. A broad vision of the problems, linked to a punctual ability of textual analysis and the demonstration of a good knowledge of the French language will be appreciated. The flat and repetitive knowledge of the work, a knowledge of the language not very correct lead to an average assessment. Large gaps and poor knowledge of the language lead to a negative assessment.

Tools to support teaching

The information (names, quotations, excerpts, bibliography...) will be indicated by power point.

Teaching tools

The information (names, quotations, excerpts, bibliography...) will be indicated by power point.

Office hours

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