FREN 3120

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FREN 3120
French Stylistics

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Part theory, part textual analysis, and part creative writing, this course aims to help students develop a richer, more nuanced understanding and command of both the spoken and written language. As students refine their understanding of style and learn techniques for characterizing stylistic varieties, they apply these concepts both to the reading of a singular (and yet very plural) literary text. Raymond Queneau's Exercices de style, and to the writing of new exercices de style of their own. We also consider the relevance of stylistics to translation and of translation to Queneau's text. Seminar-style participation in class discussions and activities is expected.


Prerequisites FREN 2180 or CASE Q++ or permission of instructor.

Distribution Requirements (FL-AG), (FLOPI-AS)

Exploratory Studies (AFLANG, EULANG)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2024FA, 2023FA, 2021FA, 2019FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  7938 FREN 3120   SEM 101

  •  
    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Alkire, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person