studyeurope - Council on International Educational Exchange

Rennes, France(courses continued from page 47)French Literature—Theater: The Evolution in Dramatic Forms(offered fall semester)Three plays are studied: Phedre, Ruy Blas and an absurdist work. Through lectures, textualanalyses, oral exposes, and written commentaries, the evolution of dramatic forms isstudied, from classical tragedy to romantic drama to theatre de l’absurde.French Literature—The Novel: A Study of Narrative Structures(offered spring semester)Examination and analysis of the novel in its various forms, through the narrative categoriesas defined by modern criticism. Comparative approach using a traditional realist novel(Balzac’s Le Pere Goriot), Diderot’s innovative narration in Jacques Le Fataliste, and Camus’use of dialogue in La Chute. Instructor: Marie-Francoise BourvonFrench Literature—Women Writers(offered spring semester)In this course, students will read a number of women writers across the centuries. Topicscovered are the Renaissance poetics of the 16th century, the epistolary writing of the 17thcentury, the romantic novel of the 19th century and autobiographical writing of the 20thcentury. Instructor: Maire-Françoise Berthu-CourtivronThe French Press(offered spring semester)Based on up-to-date press articles from newspapers or weekly magazines, the focus ison contemporary French language and French society. Students analyze discourse, writeheadlines, introductions, and entire articles and also gather, synthesize and presentarticles on contemporary French themes. Instructor: Guillaume MarbotCIREFE Elective CoursesOpen only to students in the deuxième and troisième degrés unless otherwise indicated.Contact hours are 26 hours (2 hours per week) and recommended credit is 2 semester/3 quarter hours per course, unless otherwise indicated.Fall SemesterFrench History from 1870 to 1970Overview of the history of France from 1870 to 1970. After a brief introduction of theFrench Revolution, the focus during first semester is on France in 1870 and the ThirdRepublic. Second semester covers the French State during World War II and the Fourthand Fifth Republics. Instructor: Gilbert NicolasHistory of Modern ArtThe course begins with an examination of major avant-garde movements of the early 20thcentury. Fauvism, Cubism, Futurism, Constructivism, and Dada. Students are then exposedto the emergence and development of abstraction through the works of Kandinsky,Malevich, and Duchamp, among others. Instructor: Monique FouvilleSpring Semester20th Century French HistoryStudents will focus on the period of French history starting with WW I and leading toGeneral de Gaulle’s Fifth Republic. Special emphasis will be placed on France during WWII,the occupation and “Free France,” the liberation and the short lived Fourth Republic.Instructor: Gilbert NicolasHistory of Contemporary ArtThe objective of this course is to sensitize students to the esthetics of contemporary art aswell as furnish the analytical tools to evaluate and reflect on art of this period. Studentswill be introduced to new concepts in 20th century art by examining specific examples ofcontemporary sculpture. Instructor: Monique FouvilleFrance Confronted with Decolonization: 1930-1960This course focuses on the period beginning in 1930, intensifying after World War II, andending after the Algerian war of independence. Examination and analysis of a variety oftexts and key political speeches representing the different phases of France’s decolonizationof Indochina, Algeria, and Black Africa. Instructor: Vincent JolyHistory of Art & Architecture: Medieval & RenaissanceThis course begins by looking at medieval religious architecture and studying famousexamples of both Roman & Gothic style. Students are then exposed to the developmentof the French castle from the 16th to the 18th centuries. Students can go on optionalexcursions organized by the professor to visit some of the monuments studied.Instructor: Odile BesnieEuropean UnionThis course focuses on the history of the construction of the European Union and thespecifics of the defining Maastricht Treaty. Analysis of the three “pillars” of the EU: itspolitical components, legal domain of the governing body, and functions of the economicand monetary union. Instructor: Daniel GadbinFilm Analysis: Reading FilmsBy exposing students to the art of scenario writing, narrative techniques and the actualcutting of films, the course’s goal is to help students develop a better French film cultureas well as more sophisticated means of film analysis. The course engages the students inactivities at Rennes II such as conferences with film experts and film festivals.Instructor: Hussam HindiThe French Approach to International RelationsThis course is an overview of France’s approach to international relations. Topics coveredinclude France’s foreign policy, defense policy, relations with the United States and Russia,integration and role in the European Union, and foreign policy with respect to the Arabworld and Africa.History of Art and Architecture: BrittanyThis course focuses on Breton architecture, with special emphasis on examples in Rennes.Using a number of specimens of civil architecture from the Middle Ages and 17th and 18thcenturies both inside and outside the classroom, students will learn to identify and appreciatethe specifics of this style and era. Instructor: Odile BesnierFilm Analysis: An IntroductionA hands-on introduction to film, this course provides students with an overview of Frenchfilm culture, the methodological tools needed to analyze cinematic works, and thetechnical language used to discuss image and sound. The course engages the studentsin activities at Rennes II such as conferences with film experts and film festivals.Instructor: Hussam HindiFrench Economy: 1945 to PresentAn introduction to economics, including major theories and currents of thought. Overviewof history of the French economy from 1945. Topics include the economy and society atLiberation, growth and transformation of French society from 1952 to 1975, social crises,and contemporary economic and social issues. Instructor: Alain EvenThis course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to changeas a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. Syllabi for the CIEE courses listedabove are available upon request.pg/36pg/48