20th Century French Literature

1. Identify major periods of 20th-century French literature
2. Discuss and appreciate writers of the period
3. Explain briefly philosophical thoughts of the century
4. Analyze literary works from the point of view of Absurdity, Revolt and Humanism
5. Appreciate the socio-political conditions that favored artistic production during the century

13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: DEFINITION ET ETUDES GENERALES DE LA LITTÉRATURE FRANÇAISE DU XXE SIECLE · 2 hours

     Read Unit 1: Define literature, identify functions, and explore factors shaping narratives..

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 2: LES SITUATIONS IDÉOLOGIQUE ET LITTÉRAIRE DU XXE SIÈCLE QUI ONT FACILITÉ L'ÉMERGENCE DES ŒUVRES DE CETTE ÉPOQUE · 2 hours

     Study Unit 2: Understand ideological and literary situations influencing 20th-century French literature..

3. Week 3Module 1:

   • Unit 3: L'ORIENTATION (FOCUS) DE LA LITTÉRATURE FRANÇAISE DU XXE SIECLE · 2 hours

     Examine Unit 3: Analyze the philosophical and ideological orientations of 20th-century French literature..

4. Week 4Module 1:

   • Unit 4: PANORAMA DE LA LITTÉRATURE FRANÇAISE DU XXE SIÈCLE · 2 hours

     Review Unit 4: Explore the panoramic view of 20th-century French literature, including poetry and theater..

5. Week 5Module 1:

   • Unit 5: LES ROMANS DU XXE SIÈCLE · 2 hours

     Study Unit 5: Analyze the novels of the 20th century, focusing on their messages and authors..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 6: ETUDE ANALYTIQUE DES ÉCRIVAINS LIÉS À LEUR TEMPS · 2 hours

     Read Unit 6: Analyze writers linked to their times and the influence of socio-economic events..

7. Week 7Module 2:

   • Unit 7: ETUDE ANALYTIQUE DE QUELQUES SURRÉALISTES CÉLÈBRES · 2 hours

     Study Unit 7: Analyze famous surrealist writers and their contributions to literature..

8. Week 8Module 2:

   • Unit 8: ETUDE ANALYTIQUE DE QUELQUES ÉCRIVAINS QUI DOMINAIENT LES ACTIVITES LITTERAIRES DU XXE SIECLE : CLAUDEL PAUL ET VALÉRY PAUL · 2 hours

     Review Unit 8: Analyze writers Claudel Paul and Valéry Paul, examining their literary activities..

9. Week 9Module 2:

   • Unit 9: ETUDE ANALYTIQUE DE QUELQUES ÉCRIVAINS QUI DOMINAIENT LES ACTIVITES LITTERAIRES DU XXE SIECLE : PROUST MARCEL ET GIRAUDOUX JEAN · 2 hours

     Study Unit 9: Analyze writers Proust Marcel and Giraudoux Jean, focusing on their literary activities..

10. Week 10Module 2:

    • Unit 10: ETUDE ANALYTIQUE DE QUELQUES ÉCRIVAINS QUI DOMINAIENT LES ACTIVITES LITTERAIRES DU XXE SIECLE : COLETTE SIDONIE GABRIELLE ET APOLLINAIRE WILHELM APOLLINARIS DE KOSTROWITZKY, DIT GUILLAUME · 2 hours

      Review Unit 10: Analyze writers Colette Sidonie Gabrielle and Apollinaire Wilhelm Apollinaris, examining their literary activities..

11. Week 11Module 3:

    • Unit 11: ETUDE ANALYTIQUE DE QUELQUES ÉCRIVAINS QUI DOMINAIENT LES ACTIVITES LITTERAIRES DU XXE SIECLE : CÉLINE LOUIS-FERDINAND DESTOUCHES, DIT LOUIS-FERDINAND ET ÉLUARD EUGÈNE GRINDEL, DIT PAUL · 2 hours

      Study Unit 11: Analyze writers Céline Louis-Ferdinand and Éluard Eugène, focusing on their literary activities..

12. Week 12Module 3:

    • Unit 12: ETUDE ANALYTIQUE DE QUELQUES ÉCRIVAINS QUI DOMINAIENT LES ACTIVITES LITTERAIRES DU XXE SIECLE : ANDRÉ BRETON ET PRÉVERT JACQUES · 2 hours

      Review Unit 12: Analyze writers André Breton and Prévert Jacques, examining their literary activities..

13. Week 13Module 3:

    • Unit 13: ETUDE ANALYTIQUE DE QUELQUES ÉCRIVAINS QUI DOMINAIENT LES ACTIVITES LITTERAIRES DU XXE SIECLE : ANDRÉ MALRAUX · 2 hours

      Study Unit 13: Analyze writer André Malraux, focusing on his literary activities..