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Abstract
The course will examine the relationship between literature and society from two angles: how literature reflects the social world, and how literature fits into the social world. On the one hand, literature conveys representations of the social world and, in doing so, can contribute to reproducing “symbolic violence” (in Bourdieu's sense) or breaking with it.
Objective
In particular, we will examine the representation of women in works of literature. On the other hand, literature is a social phenomenon, whose value is constructed by a set of specific institutions—publishing, awards, literary festivals—whose functioning we will analyze.
Content
The course will examine the relationship between literature and society from two angles: how literature reflects the social world, and how literature fits into the social world. On the one hand, literature conveys representations of the social world and, in doing so, can contribute to reproducing “symbolic violence” (in Bourdieu's sense) or breaking with it. In particular, we will examine the representation of women in works of literature. On the other hand, literature is a social phenomenon, whose value is constructed by a set of specific institutions—publishing, awards, literary festivals—whose functioning we will analyze. With writer Gwenaëlle Aubry, we will discuss how literature captures reality, in this case the experience of the pandemic. With writer Makenzy Orcel, we will address the place of so-called Francophone literature in France.
General Information
- Language
- French
- Levels
- DS , DR
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 60
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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Littérature et société en France (XXe-XXIe siècle)
Block course dates:
Monday 5 October 14-18
Tuesday 6 October 8-12
Monday 12 October 14-18
Tuesday 13 October 8-12
Monday 26 October 14-18
Tuesday 27 October 8-12
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No time listed | 28 h semesterly |
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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Doctorate Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (More Information at: )