FREN 408 French Drama
A reading of outstanding French dramas from theseventeenth century to the present, with emphasison the way this genre has reflected the thoughtand manners of its age. Specific topics andapproaches will vary from year to year. Thecourse may present a chronological study (e.g.,the evolution of French drama from the classictheater of the seventeenth century to the presentday), or focus on an historical period or theme(e.g., the controversial romantic theater or theTheater of the Absurd).