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MOTTE, WARREN F., Jr.

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Research

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  • I am interested in the contemporary French novel and, more generally, in contemporary experimental fiction.

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  • Contemporary French Literature, Comparative Literature, Theory of Literature, Literary Experimentalism

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Teaching

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  • FREN 3050 - French Composition
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2024
    French third-year level composition course. Students practice and write different forms of formal French writing. They also hone their grammar skills and analytical reading of short literature pieces. This course is required for all French majors.
  • FREN 3100 - Introduction to Critical Reading and Writing in French Literature
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
    An exploration of important moments in French culture and history as represented in major works of fiction, poetry, and drama. Emphasis on refining critical thought through compositions and oral expression in French.
  • FREN 3120 - Main Currents of French Literature 2
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2023
    A survey of important texts and artistic movements from the nineteenth century to the present that inform the contemporary French and Francophone world. Students will become familiar with the intellectual history crucial to understanding the present moment.
  • FREN 3200 - Introduction to Literary Theory and Advanced Critical Analysis
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2022 / Fall 2022
    Introduces important aspects of both classical and modern literary theory as an aid to reading and understanding literary texts. Covers theoretical works by figures ranging from Plato and Aristotle to modern French critics such as Barthes, Foucault, and Derrida in conjunction with selected literary works. Offers students more sophisticated means of understanding issues like gender, ethnicity, the roles of both author and reader in constructing meaning, the nature and functions of signs, and the relationship between literature and the larger society. Conducted in English, though French majors are required to read the texts in the original language. Required for students taking honors in French or Italian.
  • FREN 4110 - French Special Topics
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2022
    Topics vary each semester. Consult the online Schedule Planner for specific topics. See also FREN 4120.
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