Course content

Different periods in French literary history from the 16th century until the present are studied and exemplified through analysis of a selection of literary texts.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Candidates who have passed this course,

• have knowledge of the different periods in the literary history of French culture from the Renaissance until the present
• have a vocabulary in French that characterises the different periods in literary history

Skills

Candidates who have passed this course,

• are conscious of the delimitation of periods in literary history
• possess a vocabulary about literary history that make them capable of expressing themselves, in speaking and in writing, about characteristic features of the different periods in literary history
• are capable of considering the different aesthetical principles from a historical perspective

General competence

Candidates who have passed this course,

• can reflect on the connection between literature, language, and historical development

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and seminars with discussions. Study groups. The course is taught in French.

Obligatory assignments: 4 assignments; the format of the individual assignments may vary depending on the course plan.

Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester). All obligatory assignments must be completed in the same semester.

Compulsory assignments

• 4 assignments

Recommended previous knowledge

Completed basis courses in French from autumn semester.

Course materials

The reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions