Survey Of 16th And 17th Centuries French Literatur

1. Describe the historical and cultural contexts of 16th- and 17th-century French literature.
2. Identify and analyze the major literary movements of the period.
3. Recognize and discuss the works of key authors such as Rabelais, Montaigne, Corneille, and Molière.
4. Explain the rules and conventions of classical theatre.
5. Compare and contrast the characteristics of different literary genres.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the evolution of the French language and literary style.

13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Unit 1: Introduction générale sur la littérature française

   • Unit 1: Introduction générale sur la littérature française · 2 hours

     Read the unit introduction and learning outcomes.. Study the definition of French Literature and its historical context.. Identify the major periods and centuries of French Literature.. Complete the self-assessment exercise..

2. Week 2Unit 2: Le XVIe siècle : la première et la deuxième périodes

   • Unit 2: Le XVIe siècle : la première et la deuxième périodes · 2 hours

     Examine the general history of 16th-century France.. Distinguish between the first and second periods of the 16th century.. Study the religious and social events, including the Reformation.. Identify important figures like Martin Luther and Henri IV.. Complete the self-assessment exercise..

3. Week 3Unit 3: La Renaissance et l'humanisme

   • Unit 3: La Renaissance et l'humanisme · 2 hours

     Define Renaissance and Humanism.. Explain the origins and impact of these movements on French society.. Study the influence of Italy on French art and literature.. Examine the role of François 1er in promoting Renaissance ideals.. Complete the self-assessment exercise..

4. Week 4Unit 4: Les genres littéraires au XVIe siècle

   • Unit 4: Les genres littéraires au XVIe siècle · 2 hours

     Define novel, poetry, and drama in the context of the 16th century.. Identify major literary works and their authors.. Study the evolution of poetry and the rise of the novel.. Examine the influence of classical models on theater.. Complete the self-assessment exercise..

5. Week 5Unit 5: La Pléiade

   • Unit 5: La Pléiade · 2 hours

     Trace the origin and ideology of La Pléiade.. Define La Pléiade and its goals.. Study the key figures and their works.. Examine the movement's impact on the French language.. Complete the self-assessment exercise..

6. Week 6Unit 6: Les écrivains du XVIe siècle

   • Unit 6: Les écrivains du XVIe siècle · 2 hours

     Describe the lives and works of Agrippa d'Aubigné, Rabelais, and Du Bellay.. Explain their literary ideologies and contributions.. Analyze their major works and their impact on 16th-century literature.. Categorize each writer based on their preferred literary genres.. Complete the self-assessment exercise..

7. Week 7Unit 7: L'histoire de la France au XVIIe siècle

   • Unit 7: L'histoire de la France au XVIIe siècle · 2 hours

     Trace the history of France during the reigns of Henri IV and Louis XIV.. Identify important figures like Mazarin.. Explain the relationship between Louis XIV and the Protestants.. Study the impact of these historical events on French society.. Complete the self-assessment exercise..

8. Week 8Unit 8: La Monarchie et la littérature du XVIIe siècle

   • Unit 8: La Monarchie et la littérature du XVIIe siècle · 2 hours

     Explain the concept of Monarchie absolue in France.. Distinguish the relationship between Monarchie absolue and literature.. Deduce the events leading to the reign of Louis XIII.. Explain the role of Louis XIV in developing 17th-century literature.. Complete the self-assessment exercise..

9. Week 9Unit 9: Le XVIIe siècle et les genres littéraires

   • Unit 9: Le XVIIe siècle et les genres littéraires · 2 hours

     Identify the literary genres of the 17th century.. Name and describe these genres: novel, poetry, and theatre.. Mention various works and authors associated with each genre.. Study the influence of religious themes on 17th-century literature.. Complete the self-assessment exercise..

10. Week 10Unit 10: Le Baroque

    • Unit 10: Le Baroque · 2 hours

      Reconstruct the origin of the Baroque movement.. Define Baroque and its key characteristics.. Outline the style of Baroque in literature and theatre.. Examine the use of metaphors and allegories in Baroque works.. Complete the self-assessment exercise..

11. Week 11Unit 11: La Préciosité

    • Unit 11: La Préciosité · 2 hours

      Trace the origin of Préciosité.. Explain how Préciosité originated and its goals.. Name important writers of the Préciosité movement.. Sort its orthography, lexis, and style.. Study the role of women in this literary movement.. Complete the self-assessment exercise..

12. Week 12Unit 12: Le Classicisme

    • Unit 12: Le Classicisme · 2 hours

      Discuss the origin of Classicism.. Explain what is meant by imitation des Anciens.. List writers of the Classicism movement.. Name some of their literary works.. Study the influence of reason and order on Classicism.. Complete the self-assessment exercise..

13. Week 13Final Revision

    • Unit 13: Les règles du théâtre classique · 2 hours

      Derive the rules of drama in Classicism.. Outline the role of these rules.. Explain the style of Classicism in theatre.. Study the concepts of bienséance and vraisemblance.. Complete the self-assessment exercise..

    • Unit 14: Les théâtres au XVIIe siècle · 2 hours

      Review all units and TMAs. Focus on key concepts and literary movements. Prepare for final examinations.

    • Unit 15: Les écrivains français du XVIIe siècle · 2 hours

      Review all units and TMAs. Focus on key concepts and literary movements. Prepare for final examinations.