Explanations by modern French authors I [LROMB220]

Learning outcomes

• To acquire (memorise and master) a body of knowledge (literary, poetic, historical) with a view to a detailed understanding of modern poetry. • To mobilise, with discernment and critical sense, different theoretical frameworks in order to analyse literary objects with finesse and rigour. • Develop an intellectual attitude towards language and, more generally, culture: enter into a rigorous process of thought and description, constantly aim for precision, go beyond an immediate approach in favour of a critical, wellfounded and argued approach

Objectives

• To introduce students to the analysis of poetic texts • To introduce students to the history of modern poetry

Content

The course will consist of a historical and analytical journey through the poetry of modernity. In addition to the lessons given, each student will have to study a collection chosen from a list communicated at the beginning of the year.