Middlebury

FREN3475A-L14

Autobiographical Writing

The aim of this course is two-fold: it will introduce students to the autobiographical genre, and will also help them improve their analytical and writing skills in French. We will explore the various types of particular fantasies (fantasmes) that underly autobiographical texts. Students will also produce their own autobiographical narrations. Readings will include essays by Philippe Lejeune, Les Mots by Jean-Paul Sartre, W ou le souvenir d'enfance by Georges Pérec, and Enfance by Nathalie Sarraute.

Required Text:
Les Mots, Jean-Paul Sartre, Gallimard (Folio)
Enfance, Nathalie Sarraute, Gallimard (Folio)
W ou le souvenir d’enfance, Georges Perec, Gallimard (L’imaginaire).
Course Reference Number (CRN):
60548
Subject Code:
FREN
Course Number:
3475
Section Identifier:
A

Course

FREN 3475

All Sections in Summer 2014 Language Schools, LS 7 Week Session

Summer 2014 Language Schools, LS 7 Week Session

FREN3475A-L14 Lecture (Some)