Seminar : medieval literature

lrom2225  2021-2022  Louvain-la-Neuve

Seminar : medieval literature
5.00 credits
15.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Delsaux Olivier (compensates Van Hemelryck Tania); Van Hemelryck Tania;
Language
French
Prerequisites
Students must have followed LROM 2221 Questions d'histoire de la littérature médiévale (M. Cavagna and C. Storms).
A good knowledge of the basics of Old and Middle French
Main themes
This seminar provides students with foundations in methodology. It will provide in depth study of a precise topic using a corpus of relevant texts. 
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 Introduction to research methodology and preparation to the MA thesis.
Students  must be able:
  • to use bibliographical resources and documentation;
  • to give evidence of adopting a multidisciplinary point of view;
  • to write a research question;
  • to analyse in depth French medieval texts;
  • to show critical attitude vis a vis text editions and textual variants;
  • to write an academic text.
     
 
Content
The proposed theme for 2021-2022 is :
"Where are the women? The making of literature at the end of the 15th century through the prism of gender".
Teaching methods
Working sessions and discussion. Preparation is needed .
Evaluation methods
Oral presentation and final paper.
Other information
Students preparing a dissertation in the field of medieval French are strongly encouraged  to follow the seminar.
Bibliography
La bibliographie sera déposée sur ICampus
Faculty or entity
ELAL


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : General

Master [120] in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures

Master [120] in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : French as a Foreign Language