FRENCH 341 - French Narrative and the Novel Prior to Realism

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Reed College

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Description:

Full course for one semester. An examination of the novel and other narrative forms that developed in France from the 17th to the 19th century. The course will focus on the function of these new narrative forms within their social and historical contexts, with special emphasis on the institutionalized forms of public discourse that developed during the period and the various theories of representation upon which they drew. Authors covered will include Mme. de Lafayette, Prévost, Diderot, Laclos, Rousseau, Mme. de Duras, and Balzac. Discussion in French. Prerequisite: French 210 or demonstration of equivalent ability by placement exam. Conference. Not offered 2009-10.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.reed.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 771-1112

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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