The best French-language books of the year
Discover this year's best French-language literary works! Through reading, discussions, and exercises, you will develop your French skills and gain insight into award-winning contemporary literature and current cultural issues.
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Foto: ContactcomSL, Wikimedia Commons "Sous le chapiteau de la Foire du Livre"
This course offers an introduction to the latest French-language literature by focusing on the year’s most acclaimed titles from the Prix Goncourt. Through reading original texts, oral and written exercises, discussions, and text commentaries, you will strengthen your French skills and deepen your understanding of literary expression as well as contemporary cultural and social issues. The course also includes an introduction to literary analysis and explores how literature is shaped within today’s French-speaking literary landscape.
The course is divided into three components: oral presentation (2 credits), text commentary (2 credits), and discussion (3.5 credits). It combines reading original texts with interactive teaching that includes oral and written exercises, literary analysis, and discussions on contemporary literary and cultural issues.
Teaching Format
Teaching is conducted primarily in French and is based on current literature from the Prix Goncourt.
Assessment
Assessment is carried out through an oral presentation, a written text commentary, and an oral discussion.
Examiner
Christophe Premat
Christophe Premat
