FREN 360 - Colloquium: Le théâtre français et ses héros

Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 3 hours
Attribute: 3HU, CD, COLQ
Theater is different from other literary genres in that it uses live performers to present the work of a playwright to a live audience. Within this framework, what are the characteristics that the hero needs to display? From the semi-divine and noble heroes depicted by Racine or Corneille, to Sartre’s more humble characters, this course studies the psychological, philosophical and sociological attributes of some of the most well-known heroes in French Theater.
Enrollment Limit: 15
Instructor: P. Leelah
Prerequisites & Notes
Appropriate SAT II score (650-800) or AP score (4 or 5), appropriate score on placement test, FREN 301 the equivalent.

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