[cross-listed with FREN 420D]
Les rapports entre l’individu et la société dans la littérature française de Corneille à Gide
Le theme de ce cours est l’évolution des rapports entre l’individu et la société dans la littérature française de l’âge classique au tournant du vingtième siècle.
A propos des deux pieces, il s’agira d’étudier des notions telles que l’espace théâtral et l’objet théâtral (Biet et Truau) et d’étudier la conception que les dramaturges français du dix-septième siècle se faisaient des genres de la comédie et de la tragédie (Biet et Truau). Dans le cas des Liaisons dangereuses, nous nous pencherons sur le roman de Laclos en tant que roman épistolaire et en tant que roman libertin (Delon). En plus d’étudier L’Immoraliste comme roman, nous situerons ce texte dans le contexte de l’histoire des idées (Nietzsche, Wilde, etc.) et de la décadence. Des extraits du livre de Mann nous serviront de pistes de recherché. En classe, nous mettrons souvent l’accent sur l’analyse textuelle.
Textes:
Pierre Corneille, Rodogune (Folio classique)
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, dit Molière, Le Misanthrope (Folio classique)
Choderlos de Laclos, Les liaisons dangereuses (Folio)
André Gide, L’Immoraliste (Folio)
Textes théoriques: (FREN 520D-921 only)
Biet, Christian et Christian Truau. Qu’est-ce que le théâtre?
Delon, Michel. Le savoir-vivre libertin.
Mann, Klaus. André Gide et la crise de la pensée moderne
Prerequisite: One of FREN 320, FREN 321, FREN 328, FREN 329, FREN 330.
Langue d’enseignement: français
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[cross-listed with FREN 520D]
Les rapports entre l’individu et la société dans la littérature française de Corneille à Gide
Le theme de ce cours est l’évolution des rapports entre l’individu et la société dans la littérature française de l’âge classique au tournant du vingtième siècle.
A propos des deux pieces, il s’agira d’étudier des notions telles que l’espace théâtral et l’objet théâtral (Biet et Truau) et d’étudier la conception que les dramaturges français du dix-septième siècle se faisaient des genres de la comédie et de la tragédie (Biet et Truau). Dans le cas des Liaisons dangereuses, nous nous pencherons sur le roman de Laclos en tant que roman épistolaire et en tant que roman libertin (Delon). En plus d’étudier L’Immoraliste comme roman, nous situerons ce texte dans le contexte de l’histoire des idées (Nietzsche, Wilde, etc.) et de la décadence. Des extraits du livre de Mann nous serviront de pistes de recherché. En classe, nous mettrons souvent l’accent sur l’analyse textuelle.
Textes:
Pierre Corneille, Rodogune (Folio classique)
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, dit Molière, Le Misanthrope (Folio classique)
Choderlos de Laclos, Les liaisons dangereuses (Folio)
André Gide, L’Immoraliste (Folio)
Textes théoriques: (FREN 520D-921 only)
Biet, Christian et Christian Truau. Qu’est-ce que le théâtre?
Delon, Michel. Le savoir-vivre libertin
Mann, Klaus. André Gide et la crise de la pensée moderne
Prerequisite: One of FREN 320, FREN 321, FREN 328, FREN 329, FREN 330.
Langue d’enseignement: français
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Beginners’ French I
A course based on the A1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference, introducing the French language and Francophone cultures, and opening up their understanding in a worldwide context. With an approach that is communicative and collaborative, and inductive and interactive, the course develops comprehension and the mobilisation of knowledge as savoir-faire.
FREN 101 involves three hours per week of classroom work. At the end of the course, students will be able to understand simple communication and to communicate simply about familiar and frequently-encountered topics.
Classes are mostly conducted in French, with some English as needed for explanation. As this course is for students who have never learned any French before, it assumes no prior knowledge of French.
Language of instruction: French
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Textbook:
D. Abi Mansour, S. Anthony, P. Fenoglio, K. Papin, A. Soucé, M. Vergues. Odyssée 1 : Livre de l’élève. (Paris: CLÉ International, 2021).
- E-book version: ISBN 9782090348538
- Printed version: ISBN 9782090355697
Workbook:
Lena Rio. Odyssée 1 : Cahier d'activités. (Paris: CLÉ International, 2021).
- E-book version: ISBN 9782090348576
- Printed version: ISBN 9782090355703
Complementary materials from Odyssée 1:
- Odyssée 1 audio and video online
- How to set up your e-books
These materials are used for both FREN 101 and FREN 102. You can use the ISBN numbers to research other suppliers and their prices: https://shop.bookstore.ubc.ca/courselistbuilder.aspx
Advanced Portuguese
PORT 301 offers advanced work in composition for students who have reached the Language-Requirement level of Portuguese.
PORT 301 is an advanced level course for students who wish to improve their writing skills, vocabulary and style. Students will practice reading and writing in Portuguese. Although part of the term will be devoted to a selective review of grammar, the majority of the course will focus on developing writing skills, both through practice and revision and through analysis of the various styles and registers of written Portuguese. Students will also practice their listening and comprehension skills.
This course is designed for students who have completed PORT 202, PORT 210, or the equivalent and who are ready to undertake advanced language study to practice and improve their Portuguese.
Required Texts
Textbook:
Sobral, Patrícia. (2015). Mapeando a Língua Portuguesa através das Artes. Hackett Publishing Company.
Workbook:
Sobral, Patrícia. (2015). Caderno de Produção – Mapeando a Língua Portuguesa através das Artes. Hackett Publishing Company.
Prerequisite: PORT 202 or equivalent
Language of instruction: Portuguese
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Introduction to Brazilian Literature and Culture
Cross-listed with RMST361
This course offers an introduction to Brazilian Literature and Cinema. It seeks to give you a panoramic view of modern and contemporary Brazilian cinema and literature in relation to history, social dynamics, diversity, politics, and language. You will read short literary texts and watch films throughout the term. You will discuss drastic changes in Brazil, examining Brazilian culture within a larger Latin American and world contexts. The course will also explore different critical approaches to the works under scrutiny.
Language of instruction: English
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
The assessment for this course is gently distributed and in a balanced way, with diverse activities throughout the term. There are no scary, long, stressing, and tedious midterms or final exams for you in this course.
Assignments and Evaluations Breakdown:
Active Participation, attendance, homework, and preparation 15%
Short response paper (at home) 15%
Short presentation 15%
Movie critique (at home) 15%
Reflection assignment (at home) 15%
Written end-of-term assessment 25%
Total = 100%
All needed materials will be provided via Canvas by the instructor.
Introduction to the Analysis of Portuguese and Brazilian Cultures
Cross-listed with RMST260
Welcome to the study of Lusophone Cultures! Lusophone cultures are the cultures of places where Portuguese is spoken. In this course, we will focus on the cultures of Portugal, the cradle of Lusophone Culture, and Brazil, the country with the largest Lusophone population. You will do a critical analysis of different cultural genres, including music, film and visual art through the study of selected Portuguese and Brazilian texts. You will also learn about the origins of Portugal, the influences on the country and the Portuguese language, and the main cultural aspects of Brazilian culture. You will go beyond fado, soccer/futebol and samba, and get to know other cultural expressions, such as the Portuguese cuisine and the Brazilian capoeira and telenovelas. The course is organized in thematic units with texts, videos, and specific critical perspectives, and will emphasize questions pertaining to the culture of everyday life, both rural and urban, including folklore, popular fiction, ritual, arts and crafts, music, television, film, and sports.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to identify, analyse and understand the basic layers and the most relevant aspects of Lusophone cultures present in Portugal and Brazil.
Language of Instruction: English
Prerequisites: No prerequisites.
Credit will be granted for only one of PORT 222 or RMST 260.
The assessment for this course is gently distributed and in a balanced way, with diverse activities throughout the term. There are no scary, long, stressing, and tedious midterms or final exams for you in this course.
Assignments and Evaluations Breakdown:
Active Participation, attendance, homework, and preparation 15%
Short response paper 15%
Two short presentations (15% each) 30%
Reflection assignment (at home) 15%
Written end-of-term assessment 25%
Total = 100%
All needed materials will be provided via Canvas by the instructor.
Intermediate Portuguese for Romance Language Speakers
PORT 210 is part 2 of a course for students who already have a heritage background in Portuguese or who have a native or excellent command of another Romance language and who wish to acquire an intermediate knowledge of Portuguese in an efficient time frame. The course offers development of comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and offers to meet special needs of beginning and advanced undergraduate as well as graduate students. The course also provides students with knowledge of the life and culture of the Portuguese-speaking countries, with emphasis on Brazil.
Upon successful completion of PORT 210, students will be able to sustain communication about everyday life and complex situations in oral and written form, and will be prepared to study advanced Portuguese.
Required text:
Anna Klobucka et al., Ponto de Encontro: Portuguese as a World Language package (Ponto de Encontro text, Brazilian Activities Manual and audio CDs), 2nd edition, Prentice Hall, 2013.
Prerequisite: PORT 110 or equivalent
Language of Instruction: Portuguese
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Second-Year Portuguese II
Welcome to the Lusophone world, the world of the Portuguese-speaking countries! Study the most widely spoken language in the Southern Hemisphere and the 5th most spoken native language in the world! PORT 202 is the second half of second-year Portuguese language learning through a culture-oriented and interactive course. The rich cultures of Brazil, Portugal and other Lusophone countries are incorporated in all materials used in class, providing students with an opportunity to immerse in authentic socio-cultural situations. Students participate in communicative activities that will help them develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Upon successful completion of Port 202, students will be able to: manipulate grammar structures of increased complexity to engage in meaningful social interactions; use culturally appropriate forms; and understand written and spoken language on a variety of topics.
Language of instruction: Portuguese
Recommended prerequisite: PORT 201
Note: Credit may be granted for only one of PORT 202 or PORT 210
The assessment for this course is gently distributed and in a balanced way, with diverse activities throughout the term. There are no scary, long, stressing and tedious midterms or final exams for you in this course.
Assignments and Evaluations Breakdown:
Active Participation, oral proficiency in class, and preparation 10%
Video assignment 10%
MyLab Portuguese Activities 15%
Chapter check-ins (1 online quiz at home, 1 short tests in class, 10% each) 20%
Listening comprehension challenges (2 x 5% each) 10%
Oral interview 15%
Reading comprehension challenge 5%
Written end-of-term assessment 15%
Total = 100%
Pkg Ponto de Encontro: Portuguese as a World Language 2/E W /
Author: JOUET-PASTRE
ISBN 9780133557138 or 9780205981120
Second-Year Portuguese I
Welcome to the Lusophone world, the world of the Portuguese-speaking countries! Study the most widely spoken language in the Southern Hemisphere and the 5th most spoken native language in the world! PORT 201 is the first half of second-year Portuguese language learning through a culture-oriented and interactive course. The rich cultures of Brazil, Portugal and other Lusophone countries are incorporated in all materials used in class, providing students with an opportunity to immerse in authentic socio-cultural situations. Students participate in communicative activities that will help them develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Portuguese 201 further develops the fundamentals learned in PORT 101 and 102. Lessons are focused on slightly more complex grammar structures that enhance the skills acquired. Upon successful completion of PORT 201, students will be able to: engage in interactions using culturally appropriate forms; and understand and produce written and spoken language on a variety of topics.
Language of instruction: Portuguese
Recommended prerequisites: One of PORT 102, PORT 110
Note: Credit will be granted for only one of PORT 201 or PORT 210
The assessment for this course is gently distributed and in a balanced way, with diverse activities throughout the term. There are no scary, long, stressing and tedious midterms or final exams for you in this course.
Assignments and Evaluations Breakdown:
Active Participation, oral proficiency in class, and preparation 10%
Video assignment 10%
MyLab Portuguese Activities 15%
Chapter check-ins (1 online quiz at home, 1 short tests in class, 10% each) 20%
Listening comprehension challenges (2 x 5% each) 10%
Oral interview 15%
Reading comprehension challenge 5%
Written end-of-term assessment 15%
Total = 100%
Pkg Ponto De Encontro: Portguese As A World Language 2/E W /
Author: JOUET-PASTRE
ISBN 9780133557138 or 9780205981120
Elementary Portuguese for Romance Language Speakers
PORT 110 is offered for students who already have a heritage background in Portuguese or who have a native or excellent command of another Romance language and who wish to acquire a basic knowledge of Portuguese in an efficient time frame. Students who do not have the appropriate knowledge of a Romance language should register in PORT101. The course offers development of comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and offers to meet special needs of beginning and advanced undergraduate as well as graduate students. The course also provides students with knowledge of the life and culture of the Portuguese-speaking countries, with emphasis on Brazil.
Upon successful completion of PORT 110, students will be able to sustain basic communication about everyday life situations in oral and written form, and will be prepared to study intermediate Portuguese.
Required Text:
Clémence de Jouët-Pastré, Anna Klobucka, et al.: Ponto de Encontro: Portuguese as a World Language package, 2nd Edition, Pearson Canada, 2013. (Ponto de Encontro package includes: Ponto de Encontro textbook [Brazilian Portuguese] and MyPortugueseLab [24 months access].)
Recommended text:
Alexandre da Prista, Essential Portuguese Grammar, Dover.
Prerequisite:
Heritage background in Portuguese or native/excellent command of another Romance language
Language of Instruction: Portuguese
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