Théâtre et néoclassicisme: Drama in Seventeenth-Century France and England
Literature | Theatre
Course Description
This course has been cancelled for the Fall 2024 Term. Thank you for understanding.
This course is bilingual. | Ce cours est bilingue.
What gives a play its power on stage? How might events in the wider world influence the theory and practice of playwriting or affect stagecraft? In seventeenth-century France and England, an existing debate over the adoption of a Neoclassical approach to playwriting took on momentum and urgency.
Se fondant sur leur compréhension de la pratique et de la théorie dramatiques de la Grèce et de la Rome antiques, les théoriciens néoclassicistes ont présenté des règles globales touchant les éléments de l’œuvre théâtrale, depuis la trame et les thèmes abordés, jusqu’à l’invention de personnages et au style d’écriture, en affirmant que l’adhésion à ces règles assurerait la production d’œuvres mieux conçues et plus édifiantes moralement. En France et en Angleterre, des théories néoclassicistes furent proposées, contestées et nuancées sur fond de questionnement social et moral et d’agitation politique.
We will focus on questions such as: In what ways did sociopolitical pressures impact theorists, playwrights, and theatres? To what extent did Neoclassicism promote social and political conservatism?
Comment les règles néoclassiques ont-elles favorisé effectivement l’excellence dramatique? En quoi le néoclassicisme a-t-il limité ce qu’une œuvre dramatique pouvait exprimer?
As a basis for our questioning, we will read: John Webster, The Duchess of Malfi, Pierre Corneille, Le Cid, Molière, L’Ecole des femmes, Jean Racine, Phèdre, John Dryden, All for Love: or, the World Well Lost, and Aphra Behn, The Rover
Books to Purchase (will be available at Argo Bookshop during the weeks prior to the course beginning):
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- John Webster, The Duchess of Malfi, ca. 1613
- Pierre Corneille, Le Cid, 1636
- Molière, L’Ecole des femmes, 1662
- Jean Racine, Phèdre, 1677
- John Dryden, All for Love: or, the World Well Lost, 1677
- Aphra Behn, The Rover, 1677
Please note that this course has a maximum enrollment of 16 students and that TMI does not allow participants to audit courses for free.
Course Details
Location: Atwater
First Session: Wednesday, September 18th, 2024
Course Length: 12 weeks, Wednesdays, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (*Previously listed as 6:15 to 8:15)
Discussion Team: Rina Kampeas, Vincent Leuzy, Monique Lucas
Degree Credit: 3 credits
Course Fee:
$100.00 (New Students)
$160.00 (Standard Tuition)
Administrative Fee:
$40.00
Total:
$140.00 (New Students)
$200.00 (Standard Tuition)
For 12-week courses, fees are refundable in full before the second session. If the participant withdraws after the second course, they will be charged a $50 fee. There is no refund after the third course has passed. Please note that non-attendance does not constitute a withdrawal.
Students pursuing studies for credit are encouraged to consult with their advisers as they register for courses.
Course leaders, and students wishing to use credit vouchers, should call (514) 935-9585 to pay by phone or to schedule an appointment to pay in person.
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