Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2021 - FREN 245 D100

Introduction to Literary Studies (3)

Class Number: 1889

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    FREN 222 (students with B+ in FREN 221 can take 222 concurrently with 245).

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to French literary studies with selected works in poetry and prose, including theatre. Attention will be given to methods of analysis. The course will be conducted in French. Students with credit for FREN 240 or 230 cannot take FREN 245 for further credit Breadth-Humanities.

COURSE DETAILS:

Ce cours offre une introduction aux études littéraires, avec des textes choisis dans différents genres, passant par la poésie, le théâtre; ainsi que le conte et la nouvelle, porteurs d'éléments romanesques. Les lectures s’arrêteront sur la spécificité de ces genres, la notion de personnage, la description littéraire et, quand il y aura lieu, les dimensions sociales, historiques et politiques. Plusieurs méthodes d’analyse des textes seront présentées et acquises durant le cours. Les œuvres retenues ce trimestre, lues dans leur intégralité, datent du dix-neuvième et du vingtième siècles.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Le cours permettra aux étudiants d’approfondir leur lecture des textes, d’étendre leurs habitudes de recherche en ligne et de se familiariser un peu plus avec les éléments constitutifs d’une composition dans le domaine des études littéraires.

Grading

  • Examen de mi-trimestre (Take-Home) 25%
  • Composition 35%
  • Participation (engagement dans les discussions de groupe) 20%
  • Take-Home Essay 20%

NOTES:

Les textes lus ce trimestre seront, le plus souvent, accompagnés d’une liste de questions pour leur étude à la maison et pour leur discussion durant le cours.

REQUIREMENTS:

Pour ce cours, qui se fera essentiellement sur Canvas, vous aurez besoin d'un ordinateur ou d'une tablette, d'un accès à l'Internet et d'une webcam.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

TEXTES DISTRIBUÉS EN COPIE (sujet à de petites modifications):
Poésie:
Charles Baudelaire, "L'étranger"; “La soupe et les nuages”; "Le miroir"   
Robert Desnos, "Le pélican"; "L'oiseau du Colorado"; “Au mocassin le verbe” ; “Bonsoir tout le monde” 
Paul Eluard, “La terre est bleue comme une orange…” 
Benjamin Péret, “Épitaphe sur un monument aux morts de la Guerre”
Arthur Rimbaud, "Le dormeur du val"; “Vénus Anadyomène”

Contes et nouvelles:
Birago Diop, "Le prix du chameau"
Guy de Maupassant, “Le gueux”
Charles-Louis Philippe, "Mutisme"
Marie Susini, "Plein soleil"

REQUIRED READING:

Théâtre:
Alfred Jarry. Ubu roi (1896). Paris: Magnard, 2001. ISBN 978-2-210-75416-4.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Des lectures supplémentaires seront indiquées sur Canvas.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Code of Academic Honesty
The Department of French applies the university's policy and procedures governing matters of academic dishonesty in all French courses. Students registered in French courses are expected to respect the standards laid out in SFU's Code of Academic Honesty, published at the university website http://www.sfu.ca/policies/teaching/t10-02.htm. Evidence of any of the various forms of Academic Disonesty described in this policy document (section 3.0) will be dealt with accordingly to the specified Procedure and Penalties (section 5.0). Students should therefore read this policy document carefully.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2021

Teaching at SFU in spring 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).