In this French discussion-based course, students discover major French and Francophone literary works of varied genres (poetry, theater, short story, novel, essay). These texts are explored in cultural and historical context, giving students a strong overview of the intellectual landscape in which they arose. Students practice different forms of analytical writing, using precise critical vocabulary, and are introduced to basic theory (literary, cultural, visual, etc.). (Group III) (Diversity - only when concentration is Francophone literature studies course)