A Study of French Literature & History of French Literature - I

Paper Code: 
24DFRN501B
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to explore major literary movements, their historical contexts, and key texts.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Foundations and Romanticism

Brief & rapid review of all the major periods before 19th century. --starting from Greek tragedy, the Middle ages, Renaissance, Classicism, Enlightenment—are done.

History of literature : Romanticism

A study of literature (poetry, short story & novel) : Le Vallon (Lamartine)

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Parnassianism in Focus

History of literature : Parnasse movement

A study of literature (poetry, short story & novel) : Stella (Hugo)

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Realism Explored

History of literature : Realism

A study of literature (poetry, short story & novel) :Les Phares (Baudelaire) + Le poete Mistral (des« Lettres de mon moulin » d’Alphonse Daudet)

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Naturalism Explored

History of literature : Naturalism

A Study of literature (poetry, short story & novel) : Ophelie : Rimbaud + Le poete Mistral (des« Lettres de mon moulin » d’Alphonse Daudet

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Delving into Symbolism

History of literature: Symbolism

Study of literature texts (poetry, short story & novel) : Le Tombeau d’Edgar Poe (Mallarme)

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Le Nouveau Sans Frontieres-vol. 3
  2. Conte : Le poete Mistral (des « Lettres de mon moulin » d’Alphonse Daudet)
  3. An anthology of French poetry – Ed. by Mr. Gabriel,
  4. Poems:
    1. Le Vallon : Lamartine
    2. Stella: Hugo
    3. Les Phares: Baudelaire
    4. Ophélie: Rimbaud
    5. Le Tombeau d’Edgar Poe: Mallarmé

 

References: 
  1. L’histoire de la France – CLE intrernational
  2. Les grandes etapes de la litterature francaise - Dr. Charles Cadoux
  3. La litterature francaise - CLE intrernational
  4. La poesie - CLE international
  5. Le theatre - CLE international
  6. Le roman - CLE international
  7. Grammar : Le Nouvel Entrainez- vous – (advanced level) - CLE intrernational
  8. Poesies : Stephane Mallarme – nrf
  1. https://kupdf.net/download/les-grandes-etapes_5a65c55fe2b6f52410ffe321_pdf

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
Course Outcomes: 

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24DFRN501B

 

 

 

 

 

A    Study      of French Literature & History      of French Literature-I (Theory)

CO55: Appreciate the poetry of great French poets

CO56: Explain & discuss literary classics

CO57: Identify the contribution of literary phases in French literature CO58: Assess and evaluate the contributions of different literary movements in the overall growth & evolution of French literature

CO59: Paraphrase and critique literary classics

CO60: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Interactive lectures Demonstrations Language Laboratory Reading competitions Recitation competitions

 

Learning activities for the students: Reading & Listening exercises

Projects, Presentations, Assignments Creative Writing

 

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