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Aix-en-Provence, France - Course Descriptions - Greek Mythology in Literature

Course Information

Subject: Literature (LIT)
Number: 300 Level
Language of Instruction: French

Contact Hours and Credits

Semester Session: 26 contact hours, 2 semester credits, 3 quarter credits

Availability

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SessionDatesPrice
Fall Semester 2009Late September 2009 - Late January 2010TBA
Academic Year 2009-2010Late September 2009 - Mid May 2010TBA

Summary

Studies Greek myths and their transformation in the 20th century.

Full Description

A study of some Greek myths and their transformation in the 20th century in the various literary genres (theater, poetry, novels, essays). Students will learn how writers have modified the mythological material so that it still speaks to us and reflects our preoccupations.

Original Language Description

Étude de quelques mythes grecs et de leur transformation au XXe siècle dans des genres littéraires divers (théâtre, poésie, romans, essais). Comment les écrivains ont-ils modifiés la matière mythologique pour qu'elle nous parle encore et qu'elle reflète nos préoccupations?