Medieval French Romance: The Grail
Delivery mode :
Online
Schedule :
Tuesday 16h - 18h
Instructress:
D. Kullmann
Location :
LI
Room :
103
Description:
Intensive study of medieval French romance, centering around texts about the Grail. An extensive close reading and interpretation of Chrétien de Troyes’ Perceval (Conte du Graal) will be followed by the close reading and interpretation of selected passages out of later French Grail romances. These will alternate with students’ presentations on specific aspects of the texts read and/or additional texts.
Course prerequisites :
Basic reading knowledge of Old French (normally an Old French course), or permission by instructor
Note : Cours donné en anglais. Les étudiants du Département de français peuvent soumettre tous les travaux écrits en français
Travaux requis :