Introducing Poetry (273-0-20)

Instructors

Cynthia Nyree Nazarian
847/491-8270
1860 S. Campus Drive, Crowe Hall #2-137

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 3-410: Mon, Wed 12:30PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

This course will introduce students to the close reading and analysis of French poetry, from the Middle Ages to the present. We will journey across centuries and genres, from Medieval epic to contemporary hip-hop, tracing the evolution of a literary form in which words don't always mean what they say. This course will incorporate elements of creative as well as analytical writing. The seminar format will emphasize student participation, reading aloud and class discussion.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisite: FRENCH 210-0 or FRENCH 211-0, or consent of instructor.

Teaching Method

All readings, discussion and papers in French.

Class Materials (Required)

· La Chanson de Roland. Paris: Livre de poche (Lettres gothiques), 1990. ISBN : 9782253053415

· Chrétien de Troyes, Erec et Enide. Paris: Livre de poche (Lettres gothiques), 1992. ISBN : 9782253054009

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: Students must have completed FRENCH 210-0 or FRENCH 211-0. Other students may register with instructor permission.