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FR 422 (IL) Old French Literature (3) Medieval masterpieces in original and modern French versions.

FR 422 Old French Literature (3)
(IL)

This course investigates one or several themes through the reading and discussion of selected French texts from the twelfth through the fifteenth centuries. Readings are in Modern French translation, with one or two classes devoted to a brief introduction to Old French and to manuscript culture. Themes of the course may include Gender and Genre, chivalry and courtly love, court and castle, Arthurian legend, comedy and humor, medieval French literature and film, or others.

General Education: None
Diversity: IL
Bachelor of Arts: Humanities
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite: FR 351 orFR 352

Note : Class size, frequency of offering, and evaluation methods will vary by location and instructor. For these details check the specific course syllabus.

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