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Undergraduate Courses
FRW 4740
French Literature of Quebec
Instructor: Elaine Cancalon
French is spoken by 85% of the population of Quebec.
This province lies just north of the United States and yet,
students of French language and culture know very little about
it, and less still of its literature. All over the U.S. this
trend is beginning to change. Colleges and universities are
developing programs in Quebec studies. Many French programs
now include courses in Quebec literature among their offerings.
Florida State University has been offering a course
in the French literature of Quebec since 1989. This course
is given on both the undergraduate and graduate levels and
is meant to be an overview of the masterpieces of Quebec literature
of the twentieth century. The course is partially team taught:
Professor Joseph Allaire will present the history of Quebec
during the first week of the course; Professor Antoine Spacagna
will visit the course several times during the semester to
present a few poets; Professor Elaine Cancalon will teach
the remainder of the course which consists of the study of
major novels and plays dating from 1945 to 1972.
The readings consist of approximately 6-7 short
novels, most of which are written in a "realistic"
style and three plays. Approximately 5 poets will be studied
(about 3-4 poems each). Authors are presented through the
use of a series of video tapes which are lent to us by the
Quebec Delegation in Atlanta. Each tape takes 30 minutes and
describes the life and work of the author. In the case of
playwrights the tapes often include scenes from their plays.
There are also three feature length movies which will be shown
at times agreed to by the students in the class (for example
during an evening when we will also sample some Québécois
cooking).
Undergraduates:
There will be two equally weighted exams and a few quizzes;
exams consist of objective questions to be done in class and
a take-home essay.
Graduates:
In addition to the 2 exams and quizzes there will be a
mini term paper (about 7 pages).
Class participation is extremely important and
will count 30-40% of the grade. Students will be given "thought
questions" to guide them through the readings and help
them prepare class discussion.
For any questions about this course please contact
Professor Cancalon, 369 Diffenbaugh (4-8601) or at home (575-9553).
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