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Fall 2009-2010* FRE 365 (LA) No Audit
French Theater
Volker
Schröder
Masterpieces of French comedy from the beginnings to the present, studied within their political, social and cultural contexts. Readings this semester will include plays by Molière, Marivaux, Beaumarchais, Musset, Labiche, Jarry, Romains, Ionesco, and Reza as well as excerpts from critical and theoretical texts, and will be supplemented by videos of recent stage versions and cinematic adaptations.
Sample reading list:
Molière, Le Bourgeois gentilhomme
Marivaux, La Double Inconstance
Beaumarchais, Le Mariage de Figaro
Jarry, Ubu roi
Ionesco, La Cantatrice chauve
Reza, Art
Reading/Writing assignment:
70-100 pages of reading per week. Weekly discussion board, 2 papers, oral presentation.
Requirements/Grading:
Papers - 20%
Oral Presentation(s) - 15%
Term Paper(s) - 30%
Precept Participation - 20%
Other (See Instructor) - 15%
Prerequisites and Restrictions:
A 200-level French course or permission of instructor..
Other information:
Course is conducted entirely in French.
Schedule/Classroom assignment:
| Class number | Section | Time | Days | Room | Enrollment | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26474 | L01 | 3:00 pm - 4:20 pm | M | East Pyne Building 111 | Enrolled:11 Limit:20 | |
| P01 | 3:00 pm - 4:20 pm | W | East Pyne Building 111 | Enrolled:0 Limit:20 |