Thematic seminar: Molière known and unknown 3304-2DXW-ST-49-OG

The seminar is conducted in French.
The seminar aims at presenting Molière's works and broadening knowledge about the French theatre of the 17th century. The reading and analysis of selected texts of Molière's plays will allow the students to familiarise themselves with the main characteristics of Molière's comedies and various interpretations of the playwright's works. The readings will include Molière's great and well-known comedies as well as farce, comedy-ballet, lesser-known works, and theoretical texts on Molière's theatre and 17th-century French comedy. One of the topics will be Molière's biography, and in particular the lesser-known threads of the writer's life, as well as excerpts from archival material on Molière's troupe. We will also look at some representations of Molière's plays in French Comedy.
A detailed programme of the seminar will be announced at the first meeting.

Type of course

general courses

Mode

Classroom

Course coordinators

Monika Kulesza

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the seminar, the student :
- knows and understands the significance of Molière's works for French literature and culture and has a broadened knowledge of Molière's works (K_W01); knows the terms discussed in the field of theatre theory and texts of theatre plays (K_W02, K_W04); knows the evolution of Molière's theatre and the methodology of research on Molière's comedy (K_W03, K_W05);
- he/she is able to analyze a literary text and prepare a written text and a short speech on a given topic referring to the known theatre theory and to use adequate terminology (K_U01, K_U02, K_U05); he/she is also able to argue and present his/her point of view in discussions basing on the knowledge of works and historical-cultural context (K_U06)
- he/she is ready to present papers, and while editing a written work knows the rules of intellectual property protection and copyright (K_K05,K_K07).

Assessment criteria

Credit: active participation, including presentation of a developed issue, written work. 3 absences are allowed, and in the case of a greater number of absences additional work is required.

The form and criteria for passing the course may change depending on the current epidemic situation. Equivalent conditions for passing the course will be established in accordance with the guidelines in force at the University of Warsaw, in consultation with the course participants.

Bibliography

A bibliography will be provided at the seminar

Additional information

Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:

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