In-depth analysis of French texts from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance

lrom2223  2023-2024  Louvain-la-Neuve

In-depth analysis of French texts from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance
5.00 credits
22.5 h
Q2

This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2023-2024
Teacher(s)
Cavagna Mattia; Delsaux Olivier (compensates Guiderdoni Agnès); Guiderdoni Agnès;
Language
French
Prerequisites
a good knowledge of the basics of Old and Middle French
Main themes
The course is dedicated to the in-depth analyse of several texts, from both the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, focusing on a topic chosen every year.
Learning outcomes

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

1 At the end of the formation, students :
  • will be able to practise a critical text analysis;
  • will have gained an in-depth knowledge of poetical and rhetorical devices of literary texts;
  • will be able to comprehend the continuities and disruptions within the use of these devices from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.
 
Content
In 2023-2024, the course will be taught jointly by Professor Mattia Cavagna and Professor Olivier Delsaux. The theme chosen each year will allow us to study the continuities and discontinuities between the literature of the Middle Ages and that of the Renaissance, through a varied corpus of texts. The theme will be announced during the first term.
Teaching methods
Lectures with a variety of teaching materials : reading extracts from works ; PowerPoint presentations
Evaluation methods
Written examen
Other information
Students preparing a master thesis in the field of medieval French and Renaissance literature are strongly encouraged  to follow the course.
Bibliography
Mise à jour chaque année ; voir la page du cours sur Moodle
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 : French as a Foreign Language
FLE2M
5
Master [60] in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures
LAFR2M1
5
Master [120] in History
HIST2M
5
Master [120] in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures
LAFR2M
5
Master [60] in History
HIST2M1
5
Master [120] in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : General
ROM2M
5