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FREN6612A-L21

Language & Theater

Theatre and Language
This course aims at developing ease and fluidity of oral communication in French, using the language in a new and playful context. With the support of contemporary Francophone plays, students will discover the diversity of the French language by working on pronunciation, quality of voice, gesture and breathing to develop confidence in public speaking. We will explore various applications of these techniques in teaching, conference presentations, etc.

The course will be articulated in a dynamic, participative and creative way around three axis:
1) Dramaturgical approach of the plays: reading, discussion, analysis;
2) Exercises stemming from the theatrical pedagogy to improve the qualities of articulation, pronunciation, memorization, verbal ease and public speaking;
3) Staging extracts of the studied plays, which will close the course.


Required texts:
• Pascal Rambert, Clôture de l'amour, édition Les solitaires intempestifs, 2017 ; ISBN: 978-2-84681-415-7
• Robert Lepage, La face cachée de la lune, édition L'instant même, 2007, ISBN: 978-2-89502-244-2

No previous theatre experience required
Course Reference Number (CRN):
60429
Subject Code:
FREN
Course Number:
6612
Section Identifier:
A

Course

FREN 6612

All Sections in Summer 2021 Language Schools, LS 6 Week Session

Summer 2021 Language Schools, LS 6 Week Session

FREN6612A-L21 Lecture (Beaudin)