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Literature and Civilization: From the Renaissance to the Classical Age
French Language Studies at Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne Program
Paris, France
Dates: late Aug 2025 - mid Dec 2025
Literature and Civilization: From the Renaissance to the Classical Age
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne
Location: Paris, France
Primary Subject Area: French Language & Literature
Other Subject Area: History
Instruction in: French
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 300, 400
Recommended Semester Credits: 1
Contact Hours: 20
DESCRIPTION
This course takes a look at the works of literature from this time period and its relationship to the history of the era. Poetry, novels, and essays are all discussed in order to give students a wide view of the civilization of the time. Themes of the 16th century are presented through the works of Montaigne and Rabelais. The civilization of the 17th century is viewed through Pascal, Racine, Molière and Bossuet.
Prior to Spring 2021 the course was offered at 2 credits/24 contact hrs.
Prior to Spring 2021 the course was offered at 2 credits/24 contact hrs.