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Reading Literatures in French (210-0-20)

Topic

Nature and Animals in Medieval French Literature

Instructors

Christopher John Davis
847/467-5637
1860 Campus Drive Crowe Hall #2-140

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-435: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

This class introduces students to major themes and genres of medieval French literature through the lens of works that challenge the boundary between human and animal, social and natural worlds. From talking birds and werewolf knights to submarines and flying machines, the texts we read will show literary representations of the natural provided medieval people with a site for challenging and re-imaging the fundamental categories that defined them. All readings, discussions, and written assignments in French.

Class Attributes

Literature and Arts Foundational Discipline
Literature & Fine Arts Distro Area

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: Students must have completed FRENCH 202-0 or a test score of 5 in AP French. Other students may register with instructor permission.