Le siècle des lumières: forme et philosophie/The Enlightenment: Form and Philosophy

3 credits · Undergraduate

An in-depth study of the French Enlightenment which treats some of the longer works by major authors and introduces the student to secondary authors whose works are also of significant literary, philosophical or historical value. The study is unified by an examination of recurring philosophical ideas and literary themes important to understanding the development of new genres and styles. Please consult the professor for information on the theme treated and the works to be studied in any given semester. PREREQUISITES: 3000-level French literature course or instructor's permission. FORMATS: Seminar