Francophone Canadian Literature Before the 1960s

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course examines the francophone literature of Canada from its modern origins at the end of the 19 century to the mid-20 century. Works by women and men from Acadia, Manitoba and Quebec are examined with an emphasis on the central role played by Quebec in the creation of modern Canadian francophone literature. Authors studied may include Riel, Nelligan, Grandbois, Melanson, Savard, Guèvremont and Roy. Novels, drama and poetry are analyzed using literary theories drawn from social realism/sociocritique and narratology. Periodic class discussions will take a table ronde format. Requisite Courses: FREN-2105, or placement test, or the former FREN-1111, or the former FREN-1112, or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].