This text compiles papers treating problems in literary analysis which were read at a conference at the University of Toronto, Canada. Papers include: (1) "Elements Phonostylistiques du Texte Litteraire," (2) Some uses of the Grammar in Poetic Analysis, (3) "Morphosyntaxe et Stylistique," (4) "Le Lexique dans l'Oeuvre Litteraire," (5) "Analyse…

This paper discusses a student's view of the teaching of literature with respect to: (1) the nature of literature, and (2) the learning process. B. A. programs in French generally include courses designed to "cover" certain areas of literature. These courses involve, usually, "ex cathedra" lecturing, implying first that there is one "correct"…

The expectation of action in a novel is examined through Martin's "The New Song," a narrative in which no events occur, and the realization of the passage of time is the primary literary statement. (MSE)

Brief discussion of the life and works of French Canadian author Roch Carrier. (PMP)

Proposes an approach to French literature instruction that is less rigid than the traditional "commentaire de texte." (AM)

A series of French language classroom exercises to be used over four class sessions applies principles of semiotics to literary textual analysis. The session themes include decoding and interpreting, reconstructing meaning, sociocultural connotations in the text, and sense of time and space. (MSE)

One approach to foreign language literature appreciation focuses on demystifying literature and encouraging and maintaining active student motivation and interest in the creative process. The literature lesson is divided and presented in four parts: directed observation; active analysis by discussion groups; re-creation of characters; and creative…

Using a recent, acclaimed French novel about the history of a family for illustration, techniques for literary study in the language class are presented. The approach addresses not only the historical and familial substance of the story but the novel's format, construction, and style. (MSE)

A second language instruction technique involves having the class take apart and reconstitute a brief French poem in order to examine the constraints of versified poetry, enhancing its interpretation and appreciation. (MSE)

An approach to literary analysis of foreign language texts uses the tools provided by the study of semiotics. The technique is illustrated in the analysis of an excerpt from a French novel. (MSE)

Four methods of measuring students' comprehension of French literature are discussed. The first method involves traditional comparison of themes or characters. Themes may concern war, women, or love, for example. Characters may be compared from the same or a different era or genre. The second approach uses the association of the material being…

Considers how foreign language students can be trained to apply focalization to get beyond the mere content-oriented teaching of literature and work toward understanding what authors do in their texts and appreciate how they do it. (CB)

Presents an analysis, used in a course on modern French literature and society, of Michel Tournier's novel "Le Roi des Aulnes." The analysis attempts to highlight the various levels of symbolism and the relationship between literature and history as found in the novel. (AM)