french 332: studies in french literature

FRENCH 332: STUDIES IN FRENCH LITERATURE
L' Amour en littérature & film
Eté 2011
Dr. Anne-Marie Obajtek-Kirkwood
Bureau: LCC 212 B
Heures de réception: mercredi 16.00-16.50
et sur rendez-vous
Tél: ext. 6399
[email protected]
Site web
DESCRIPTION
This French 332 course, L'Amour en littérature & film, is accelerated A and meets weeks 1-5: three hours once a week, and requires at least
as much online work, being hybrid, and a three credit course. It is an introductory course to French/ Francophone literature and stylistics
through the theme of love, with excerpts of representative texts to gain familiarity in genre, authors, figures of speech, discourse analysis,
historical and cultural contexts. It includes reading, and oral and written analysis of the chosen texts, and the viewing of movies from
corresponding time-periods on the theme of love and literature.
There will be an emphasis on reading and analytical skills but also on writing and speaking in class. During class time, students should
expect to actively participate, language being communicative in essence. Attendance, participation, and individual preparation outside of
class are essential for success.
Pre-requisite: French 312 or equivalent at least, above preferred.
GOALS
Students who come prepared to class and who actively participate can expect to:
- read a broad spectrum of literary texts on the theme of love
- learn about French and Francophone authors and literature
- learn more about literature in a historical and cultural context
- learn about what is specific to literature: genres, periods, authors, figures of speech, discourse analysis
- sharpen their reading, writing, analytical and critical skills
- expand their vocabulary (literary and that of the texts)
- know a little more on love, at least from a literary approach
- do some independent reading and presentation
TEXTS
There is no set manual for this class but a selected choice of texts, all on line on BbVista. The tools for the class are also online (literary
vocabulary and related material on genres, figures of speech, etc) AND students will be given to read Sa Femme by Emmanuèle Bernheim,
and Comment lui dire adieu by Cécile Slanka.
Textes et liens accessibles de cette façon:
- Allez sur le site de BbVista à Drexel.
- OU vous pouvez obtenir votre page de cours sur BbVista à partir de DrexelOne en cliquant sur "MY COURSES".
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Drop Policy: This course being Accelerated A, Drexel University allows students to drop it by the last day of June 24 5.00 pm with an
Academic Advisor, or June 26 11pm via DrexelOne. This means that you will not be allowed to drop a course, even if you are failing, later on.
The number of times you have already been absent, the result of your midterm testing and other evaluations (homework , various written or
oral assignments) are therefore your best guide to decide whether or not you should drop the course.
Attendance Policy: Since learning a foreign language is a participatory endeavor, attendance is mandatory at all class meetings. Students
are allowed to miss no more than one class during the term. Students who exceed this will find that their final grade adversely affected.
Le Travail
- Préparation pour la classe: lecture des textes et exercices divers assignés en fonction de cela (voir le travail spécifié de semaine en
semaine sur le calendrier de BbVista)
- Travail écrit en plus: réponses aux questions sur Sa Femme pour la 3e semaine et Comment lui dire adieu pour la 5e
- Films à voir vous-même et en écrire un compte rendu à rendre en devoir
- Recherche/s sur la toile (www) en fonction des sujets abordés
Note finale
A + : 98-100, A: 93-97, A - : 90-92; B + : 87-89, B: 83-86, B - : 80-82; C + : 77-79, C: 73-76, C - : 70-72; D + : 67-69, D: 63-66, D - : 60-62.
Répartition
- 2/3 travail pour chaque cours (à rendre à la fin du cours pour être corrigé et/ou noté), et la participation en classe
- 1/3 les questions sur Sa Femme, Comment lui dire adieu et les comptes rendus de films
- soit le contrôle continu, pas d'examen ou de devoir final.
Il est impératif de rendre le travail en temps et en heure, au jour fixé. Tout travail en retard ne sera pas accepté. N'attendez pas la
dernière minute pour préparer votre cours et imprimer les documents à partir du serveur BbVista.
ACADEMIC POLICIES
Academic Integrity, Plagiarism & Cheating Policy: See Academic Dishonesty and Academic Honesty Policy.
Students with Disability Statement
Course Drop Policy
FRENCH RESOURCES
ECRIRE - LIRE - VOIR - ECOUTER - TRAVAILLER - VOYAGER - ETUDIANTS - NOUVELLES
Resources
The Conversation Network
Through the English Language Center, located on the first floor of the Language and Communication Center, French language students may
sign up for a conversation partner. The Conversation Network is designed to give Drexel students an opportunity to meet and converse with
a foreign student who has come to Drexel to learn English. This program is not designed to replace daily preparation for class, but rather can
provide a forum for informal student interaction. Students may sign up for the Conversation Network by stopping by the English Language
Center, or sending an e-mail to: [email protected], or by phoning them at (215) 895-2022.
Drexel University encourages all students to study and/or work abroad as part of their academic program.
Available options include:
1. Intensive Language Study Abroad
Drexel University offers many opportunities to study abroad. For students new to Drexel or to study abroad, go to this Study Abroad page to
get information about financial matters and academic issues, the type of programs and locations available around the globe.
2. Co-op and Internships Abroad
Drexel Abroad programs in languages and the liberal arts are administered by the director of International Area Studies and include studyinternship programs in France, Europe and other continents. They require junior status, with a 3.0 average (3.5 for pre-juniors), completion of
level 203 of the target language (except in London), and at least two upper-division courses in history, politics and sociology. Internships
in Belgium are with the European Parliament, and in other countries with multinational corporations or with organizations and agencies in a
variety of disciplines. For Co-op abroad, consult the Steinbright Career Development Center.
3. International Programs
The Office of International Programs offers a number of discipline-specific programs abroad (most of which do not require substantive
language skills). Information is available on the Study Abroad website, by emailing the Study Abroad office at: [email protected] or by
contacting Daniela Ascarelli, Study Abroad Director at (215) 895-1704.