Conducted in English. 340.121-122 or perm. The French language is a political institution protected by the State, and we will explore the reasons and the nature of this concept. Changes in usage, spelling and reforms become matters of national debate as well as the current global status of the French language. 20th century French theater reflects politics.
Course emphasizes interactivity and ends with performance.
Conducted in French. An exploration of illusion, theatricality, and the spectacle as themes and models. Readings in 18th-century plays, novels, and philosophical texts.