Comparative French Literature

          Module 1: Foundations of French Literature

Section 1: Introduction to French Literary Heritage  
Lesson 1: What Is French Literature?  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 What Is French Literature?  
Lesson 2: Exploring French Literary Traditions  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Exploring French Literary Traditions  

Section 2: Overview of Literary Periods  
Lesson 1: From Medieval to Renaissance Literature  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 From Medieval to Renaissance Literature  
Lesson 2: Enlightenment and Early Modern Phases  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Enlightenment and Early Modern Phases  

Section 3: Influential Authors and Key Works  
Lesson 1: Introduction to Major French Authors  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Introduction to Major French Authors  
Lesson 2: Exploring Signature Literary Works  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Exploring Signature Literary Works  

Section 4: Language and Expression in French Texts  
Lesson 1: The Role of Language in Literature  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 The Role of Language in Literature  
Lesson 2: Literary Devices and Expression Techniques  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Literary Devices and Expression Techniques  

Section 5: Literature’s Role in Society  
Lesson 1: Literature as a Cultural Mirror  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Literature as a Cultural Mirror  
Lesson 2: The Impact of Literature on Social Change  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 The Impact of Literature on Social Change  


Module 2: Cultural and Historical Context

Section 1: French History and Its Literary Influence  
Lesson 1: Key Historical Milestones in France  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Key Historical Milestones in France  
Lesson 2: The Reflection of History in Literature  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 The Reflection of History in Literature  

Section 2: The French Revolution and Literary Expression  
Lesson 1: Understanding the French Revolution  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Understanding the French Revolution  
Lesson 2: Revolutionary Themes in French Writing  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Revolutionary Themes in French Writing  

Section 3: Societal Structures and Class in Literature  
Lesson 1: Portraying Society and Class  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Portraying Society and Class  
Lesson 2: Literature as a Voice for the Marginalized  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Literature as a Voice for the Marginalized  

Section 4: Religion, Philosophy, and Cultural Values  
Lesson 1: The Influence of Religion on Literary Works  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 The Influence of Religion on Literary Works  
Lesson 2: Philosophical Ideas in French Literature  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Philosophical Ideas in French Literature  

Section 5: Modern Cultural Shifts and Literary Response  
Lesson 1: Transition to Modernity in French Literature  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Transition to Modernity in French Literature  
Lesson 2: Literature Reflecting Contemporary Cultural Shifts  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Literature Reflecting Contemporary Cultural Shifts  


Module 3: Literary Styles and Genres

Section 1: The World of French Poetry  
Lesson 1: An Introduction to French Poetic Forms  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 An Introduction to French Poetic Forms  
Lesson 2: Themes and Emotions in French Poetry  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Themes and Emotions in French Poetry  

Section 2: Drama and Theatre Traditions  
Lesson 1: The Evolution of French Theatre  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 The Evolution of French Theatre  
Lesson 2: Key Playwrights and Iconic Plays  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Key Playwrights and Iconic Plays  

Section 3: The Novel and Short Story  
Lesson 1: Structure and Style in French Novels  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Structure and Style in French Novels  
Lesson 2: Exploring the French Short Story Tradition  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Exploring the French Short Story Tradition  

Section 4: Essays, Memoirs, and Personal Narratives  
Lesson 1: The Art of Essay Writing in France  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 The Art of Essay Writing in France  
Lesson 2: Memoirs as a Window into Personal History  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Memoirs as a Window into Personal History  

Section 5: Folklore, Fairy Tales, and Myth  
Lesson 1: Discovering French Folklore and Legends  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Discovering French Folklore and Legends  
Lesson 2: The Literary Tradition of Fairy Tales  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 The Literary Tradition of Fairy Tales  


Module 4: Critical Analysis Techniques

Section 1: Basic Literary Analysis Skills  
Lesson 1: How to Read and Interpret Texts  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 How to Read and Interpret Texts  
Lesson 2: Identifying Themes and Motifs  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Identifying Themes and Motifs  

Section 2: Exploring Themes and Symbolism  
Lesson 1: Recognizing Symbols in Literature  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Recognizing Symbols in Literature  
Lesson 2: Interpreting Themes in French Works  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Interpreting Themes in French Works  

Section 3: Characterization and Narrative Perspectives  
Lesson 1: Analyzing Character Development  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Analyzing Character Development  
Lesson 2: Understanding Narrative Voice and Point of View  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Understanding Narrative Voice and Point of View  

Section 4: Approaches to Comparative Analysis  
Lesson 1: Methods for Comparing Literary Texts  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Methods for Comparing Literary Texts  
Lesson 2: Evaluating Authorial Perspective Across Works  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Evaluating Authorial Perspective Across Works  

Section 5: Evaluating Cultural Impact Through Literature  
Lesson 1: Literature as a Reflection of Cultural Values  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Literature as a Reflection of Cultural Values  
Lesson 2: Assessing Literary Contributions to Society  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Assessing Literary Contributions to Society  


Module 5: Comparative Perspectives in French Literature

Section 1: Comparing French and European Literary Traditions  
Lesson 1: Introduction to Comparative Literary Studies  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Introduction to Comparative Literary Studies  
Lesson 2: Similarities and Differences in Storytelling  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Similarities and Differences in Storytelling  

Section 2: Francophone Influences Around the World  
Lesson 1: French Literature Beyond France  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 French Literature Beyond France  
Lesson 2: Exploring Contributions from Francophone Regions  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Exploring Contributions from Francophone Regions  

Section 3: Universal Themes in French Works  
Lesson 1: Love, Conflict, and Identity in Literature  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Love, Conflict, and Identity in Literature  
Lesson 2: The Global Resonance of French Literary Themes  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 The Global Resonance of French Literary Themes  

Section 4: Modern Cross-Cultural Influences  
Lesson 1: Contemporary French Literature in a Global Context  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Contemporary French Literature in a Global Context  
Lesson 2: The Intersection of French and World Cultures  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 The Intersection of French and World Cultures  

Section 5: Summation and Reflections on Literary Diversity  
Lesson 1: Recapping Key Themes and Historical Shifts  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Recapping Key Themes and Historical Shifts  
Lesson 2: Reflective Analysis and Future Perspectives  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Reflective Analysis and Future Perspectives