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FREN 340

Introduction to Literary Analysis

French and Italian College of Humanities

Course Description

How to read French prose, drama, and poetry and apply methods of literary criticism.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Recommended

Fren 321 or concurrent enrollment

Note

Fulfills GE Letters elective; also capstone course for GE Languages of Learning requirement for returned missionaries.

Title

Contextualization and Analysis

Learning Outcome

Contextualize and analyze French literature of various periods and genres.

Title

Analytical Writing

Learning Outcome

Write analytically about the literature in well-formatted essays.

Title

Basics Terms

Learning Outcome

Identify basic terms of literary analysis. (The specific list is available on the syllabus.)