Study of French-language theatre (from the Middle Ages to the Revolution)

Teacher(s)

Piret Pierre;

Language

French

Prerequisites

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Main themes

Through the analysis of texts or representative theatrical events, lessons propone a synthetic route into French language theater from the Middle Ages to the Revolution. Continuities and ruptures are highlighted under tree perspective: dramaturgic, aesthetic and historical. Various issues will be deepened, according to eras discussed and analyzed texts.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	Students will be required to place the major authors and main movements in the history of the French theatre, and identify connections with the big names of theatre around the world.

Content

The lessons are built around a date, an event and a question: the aim is to highlight structuring aspects of the history of French theater. Each presentation introduce to one or more questions and confronts the students with the works themselves, through the analysis of one or more extracts. Links with other works are systematically established and very selective bibliographic supplements are proponed for a possible deepening by the student, as part of a personal work he will have to present to the exam.

Teaching methods

Based on advance readings, the course combines lectures with interactions. The aim is to acquire a certain amount of knowledge, but more importantly to develop a methodology for analysis, which presupposes the active presence and participation of students.

Evaluation methods

Oral exam and oral presentation of a personal research

Other information

Active participation  is required.
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Bibliography

Elle est fournie via la plateforme moodle.

Teaching materials

• Plans de cours déposés sur moodle

Faculty or entity

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