FREN 243 - Studies in Genre II

Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)

Studies of dramatic and lyric forms, including theater, poetry, and song

Topic for 2015/16a: Standing Room Only. French and Francophone theater is alive and well, nourished by the talents of a new generation of authors, actors, and directors. This multimedia workshop showcases artistically ambitious works of the 21st century that have played to full houses around the world. Students read texts written for the stage, watch screen adaptations, and compare filmed performances. Emphasis placed on oral participation. Authors studied this year: Yasmina Reza, Jean-Michel Ribes, Marie NDiaye, Joël Pommerat, and Wajdi Mouawad. Ms. Kerr.

Prerequisite: FREN 212 or the equivalent, or permission of the instructor.

Two 75-minute periods.