French 311 - Topic: Le Moi Feminin

A survey of the evolution of the woman's voice, whether lyrical, spiritual or expository, from H'loïse to Mme de Staël, in comparison with their (often more famous) male contemporaries, both mentors and rivals. Other authors to include: female troubadours and trouv'res, Marie de France, Marguerite Porete, Marguerite d'Oingt, Christine de Pizan, Pernette du Guillet, Louise Lab', Marguerite de Navarre, Mme de S'vign', and Françoise de Graffigny. All readings, discussion and papers in French, to consist in written responses and oral presentations (3 of each) with an individual choice of final paper or exam.

Prereq: Two of the following courses: FREN-215, 219, 225, 230