Littérature du XVIIIe siècle: Le siècle des Lumières

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course is intended to develop in the student an understanding and appreciation of the nature of literature and society in the eighteenth century. While emphasis vary from year to year, this course may include works by major authors such as Montesquieu, Prévost, Madame de Tencin, Francoise de Graffigny and Voltaire. Students also investigate trends such as la crise de conscience européenne, le mythe du Sauvage, "Lumières" et Raison, and l'Encyclopédie. Attention is given to relationships between literature and the arts. Students will also attend a weekly 75-minute seminar. Cross-listed: FREN-3580(3). Restrictions: Honours Form Required. Students may not hold credit for this course and FREN-3580. Requisite Courses: 6 credit hours in 2000-level French Studies literature courses and permission of the Honours advisor [prerequisite(s)].