French 371 - Masterpieces of French Literature in Translation
Spring 2006

Course Description

A study of the French novel, from the 17th to 20th centuries.
Course poster.

Instructor Professor Susan H. Linden
Office: Watson Hall 114
Telephone: 815-753-6456
Hours: Mondays, 2:00 - 4:00, and by appointment
Email: slinden@niu.edu
Location and time DuSable Hall 456
W 6:00 - 8:40 pm
Readings

Lafayette, The Princess of Cleves
Laclos, Les Liaisons dangereuses
Stendhal, Red and Black
Balzac, Père Goriot
Proust, Swann's Way
Camus, The Plague

Course Work

Discussion, Worksheets, Writing, Quizzes, Exams
Note: Quizzes and exams cannot be rescheduled.

Calendar Course Calendar Spring 2006

Course work Value
Points
Class participation 15 points X 14 class sessions
(10 "extra points" possible)
200
Papers (2) 100 points each
200
Mid-term 300 points
300
Final Exam 300 points
300
Total points  
1000

Course points earned
Grade
900-1000
A
800-899
B
700-799
C
600-699
D
0-599
F

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