2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
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2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

FREN 135 - Literary Frames and Masks: An Introduction to Early Modern French Literature and Culture


Introduces analysis of and engagement with Early Modern French literary texts and their visions of the world and of the self and the other.  Focuses on literary structures and conventions that form and transform different genres in French literature and culture from the Renaissance to the Revolution with special attention given to how framing devices and literary masks are used to represent tensions and enliven debates on gender, religion, race and education. Readings include a range of French texts of different genres and themes, in fiction, theater, and essay. 

Prerequisites: FREN 120  , FREN 124  or above or permission.   

Course Designation/Attribute: LP

Anticipated Terms Offered: Bi-annually