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Literature and History
Littérature et Histoire
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:29:06
Abstract
Literature and history have often coexisted, "dialogued". History is a recurring theme in many literary works. In this seminar, we will explore the relationship between literature and history.
Objective
The aim is to evoke History as a source of creation for writers. The aim is to identify the bridges built by this transdisciplinarity, and to question the way in which History is "rewritten" by literature, after having been at its origin.
Content
Literature and history have often coexisted, "dialogued". History is a recurring theme in many literary works. In this seminar, we will explore the relationship between literature and history. We'll look at several periods of world history, from America to Europe and Africa. The aim is to evoke History as a source of creation for writers. The aim is to identify the bridges built by this transdisciplinarity, and to question the way in which History is "rewritten" by literature, after having been at its origin. To illustrate our points, we will draw on 20th- and 21st-century novels by French, Haitian and Algerian authors... - Rosalie L’infâme, Évelyne Trouillot - Le Manuscrit de Port-Ébène, Dominique Bona - L'Affaire de l'esclave Furcy, Mohammed Aïssaoui - Cris, Laurent Gaudé (First World War) - Sigmarigen, Pierre Assouline (World War II) - Avant que les ombres s’effacent, Louis-Philippe Dalembert (Second World War) - Où j'ai laissé mon âme, Jérôme Ferrari (Second World War & Algerian War)
General Information
- Language
- French
- Levels
- DS , MSC
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Littérature et Histoire |
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Science in Perspective (In “Science in Perspective”-courses students learn to reflect on ETH’s STEM subjects from the perspective of humanities, political and social sciences. Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "Science in Perspective" courses.)
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Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Competence (SiP courses are recommended for bachelor students after their first-year examination and for all master- or doctoral students. All SiP courses are listed in Type A. Courses listed under Type B are only recommendations for enrollment for specific departments.)
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