French Studies 433 - French Classicism
Fall
2018
01
3.00
Patrick Mensah
TU TH 2:30PM 3:45PM
UMass Amherst
74844
Herter Hall room 107
pmensah@frital.umass.edu
74848
The essential theoretical and aesthetic components of French classical comedy and tragedy are studied with particular reference to the theaters of Moliere and Racine. Textual readings of plays by Moliere and Racine are enhanced with video screenings of their theatrical adaptations in contemporary French culture in order to widen the interpretive horizon for each text, as well as assess its reception and impact on contemporary culture. Course taught in French.
Listed with Frenchst 631 & 632