FJ0B767 Image of the USA and America in Quebec literature

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2015
Extent and Intensity
2/0. 2 credit(s) (plus 2 credits for an exam). Recommended Type of Completion: zk (examination). Other types of completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Petr Vurm, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Petr Vurm, Ph.D.
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Tue 9:10–10:45 G25
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The purpose of this course is to present and analyze the most important works of recent Quebec literature set in or dealing with America and the United States. The course readings will focus mainly on novels. The cultural and social influence of America as well as the intercultural melting pot will be taken into consideration. As part of this course, a lecture will be given by Jean-François Chassay at the end of April. Chassay is the author of one of the novels on the syllabus as well as a theorist of americanity and a critic of American and Quebec literature.
Syllabus
  • These main issues will be dealt with: A. Americanity of Quebec and its concept B. America as a myth C. Americanity on the techno-scientific trail D. Imaginary of the end E. Imaginary of the frontier These novels will be read and analyzed: 1. J. Poulin: Volkswagen Blues 2. N. Audet: Frontières ou tableaux d'Amérique 3. J. Godbout: Une histoire américaine 4. M. LaRue: Copies conformes 5. N. Brossard: Le désert mauve 6. F. Barcelo: Nulle part au Texas 7. N. Dickner: Tarmac 8. C. Mavrikakis: Ciel de Bay City 9. B. Gervais: Failles de l'Amérique 10. J.-F. Chassay: Taches solaires 11. Selected poetry and plays
Teaching methods
Explanation of the issue of americanity in Quebec. Contextualization of each novel. In-class discussion of parts of the novel read by the student before each class.
Assessment methods
Zápočet: in-class paper Zkouška: written essay (15000 characters)
Language of instruction
French
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2012, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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