FREN 4180 - 18th Century French Literature

Study of the major writers and literary movements of the Enlightenment, with special emphasis on the Philosophes. Explores the progression from the Rationalisme Philosophique to the Sensibilite’ Pre’-romantique. Emphasis on the liberal and militant ideas which led to the social upheaval and unrest culminating in the French Revolution. Class conducted in French.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: FREN 2001 or FREN 2002, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages

Hours:
3