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This course will be dedicated to the study of a genre which is commonly marginalized in literary studies: the letter. We will study the evolution of the writing of letters over the centuries, from one generation to the next, from one context to another.

The letter is often associated with autobiographical or intimate writing. Historically speaking, this perception of the art of writing letters has appeared only in recent centuries. Focusing on a choice of representative letters, this cours will attempt to analyze these letters in relation to their social context and to intimacy.

(1) Theoretical introduction in form of lectures

(2) Group work or plenum : analysis of texts 

(3) written paper

Assessment criteria:

(a) regular and active participation

(b) complete and commented reading of all graphic novels discussed in this course

(c) presentation on a topic defined at the beginning of the term

(d) written paper (10 to 12 pages; deadline: 15th of February 2018)

(e) final test

A reader will be at your disposal on OLAT at the beginning of the semester

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