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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
LROM0009-1  In-depth explanation of ancient and mediaeval French literary texts

Duration :  30h Th, 15h Pr
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in French and Romance Languages and Literatures, 3rd yearSecond semester4
Master in Ancient Languages and Literatures : Classics, Research Focus, 1st yearSecond semester5
Master in Ancient Languages and Literatures, Classics, Teaching Focus, 1st yearSecond semester5
Master in Ancient Languages and Literatures, ClassicsSecond semester5
Master in History, Research Focus, 1st yearSecond semester5
Lecturer :  Annie Combes
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
This course will take a deeper look at the specific aspects of mediaeval literature through the study of a genre, a style of writing or a particular theme. A general introduction will place the works into context. The course will subsequently alternate between analytical approaches and detailed examination of passages of text, with translation and commentary. Written and oral work will be proposed to students (various aspects of the works, mediaeval or modern transpositions).
The 2011-2012 Programme : « The Arthurian Literature, parallel universes ».
Works studied : 1. Chrétien de Troyes, Le Conte du Graal, edition and translation Ch. Méla, Le Livre de Poche, coll. Lettres Gothiques n°4525. 2. La Mort du roi Arthur, edition and translation D. Hult, Le Livre de Poche, coll. Lettres Gothiques n°31388.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
- To discover the numerous facets of a mediaeval work and the variety of analytical methods required to appreciate this diversity. - To strengthen knowledge of ancient French acquired in the second year.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Necessary validation : LRO M0122-1 (Introductory course on the study of French texts from the Middle Ages with an introduction to philological methods, 2nd Bac)
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Length and time: 30 hours theory + 15 hours of practical work, 2nd term. Course location: Place Cockerill, Wednesdays from 11.15am to 12.45pm and Thursdays from 8.30am to 10am. See http://cipl82.philo.ulg.ac.be/horaires
Recommended or required readings :  
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Assessment methods and criteria :  
1. Assessment of oral and written works during the quadrimestre. 2. Oral examination in June.
Contacts :  
Head lecturer. Anne COMBES, lecturer, Département de Langues et littératures r, Place Cockerill, 3-5 B-4000 Liege. Tel. 04 366 54 06 E-mail acombes@ulg.ac.be


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