Classical French Theatre

Three credits · Undergraduate

This class offers an introduction to 17th-century French literature with a primary focus on representative works by three major dramatists: Corneille, Molière and Racine. It explores their vision of humanity and assesses their contribution to French literature and the history of ideas. Credit will be granted for only one of FREN 318 or FREN 316. Prerequisite: 6 credits of FREN at the 200 level or permission of the department chair. Three credits.