French 313 - French Poetry

Institution:

Calvin University

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This course studies the history and nature of French poetry by means of extensive reading and examination of representative poets, with special attention to those of the modern period. Major figures include Villon, Ronsard, Baudelaire, Rimbaud, Mallarmé, Valéry, and Bonnefoy. Attentionto key polemical debates leads to broader considerations of language, art, and culture and helps students appreciate the ways in which poetry informs our understanding of the human experience. Classes are conducted in French. Prerequisite: French 217, 219, or 220. Not offered 2008-2009.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.calvin.edu

Phone Number:

(616) 526-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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