| Unit name | Racine and 17th-Century Tragedy |
|---|---|
| Unit code | FREN30061 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Forman |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of French |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
The core of this unit will be a close study of six of Racine's major tragedies. Less detailed study will also be made of plays by certain of his comtemporaries. These texts will be examined mainly in the light of Racine's own prefaces and contemparary theoretical writings on tragedy, but appeal also be made to modern tools of critical analysis.
