F325 premier examen
I. Terminologie de la critique littéraire [10%]
  préparation A, B.
   
II. Poésie et versification [30%]
  préparation 1, 2, 3 ; exemple
     
III. Identification de passages littéraires au programme [20%]
  (Serments de Strasbourg, Chanson de Roland, Le lai du chèvrefeuille – Marie de France, Tristan et Iselt, Yvain ou le Chevalier au lion et Perceval ou le Conte du Graal - Chrétien de Troyes, Le temps a laissé son manteau – Charles d’Orléans, Ballade des dames du temps jadis et L'Épitaphe Villon – François Villon)
       
IV. Petits Commentaires ou Identifications (short IDs) [10%]
     
V. Essai en français [30%]
  Choose either A or B by checking the topic you will write on. Write on only one of the two topics. Write in French. You will write during the exam period without notes; however, a brief outline, without sentences, may be used, in which case, it must be handed in before the exam, as well as, with the completed exam.
  choix A.
    Comparez la chanson de geste (la Chanson de Roland) et la littérature courtoise (Marie de France et Chrétien de Troyes).
  choix B.
    Manifestations de l'amour porté par le chevalier à la dame chez Marie de France et Chrétien de Troyes.
     
    For the essay, please bear in mind the following points: Avoid at all costs merely rehashing plots. Strive to write a well thought out, carefully organized essay, insightful and original, yet bearing at all times on the texts themselves, expressed clearly in comprehensible French. The essay should convey a sense of progression or movement, as well as familiarity with the works under discussion. Each should likewise manifest discerning critical judgment and a growing sensitivity to artistic achievement in literature. State clearly what the essay is meant to show right from the start. Take nothing for granted; assume that nothing is obvious. See to it that the essay does indeed achieve its stated purpose. Keep the essay focused on the topic; all statements should contribute to the development or elaboration of the essay topic. Show that you are familiar with the author or work. You must write in French.