In this course, students will read selections from Orphée and La Machine Infernale by Jean Cocteau, to explore and analyze Greek mythology through a modern and poetic lens. 

Students will be responsible for weekly assigned readings and encouraged to share their questions and impressions on our e-learning platform. During class, the instructor will guide the discussion about the weekly reading, touching on relevant historical and cultural context, character development, major themes, and overall impressions through general questions as well as close readings. Students can purchase the books or receive a PDF from the instructor.

Books can be purchased here:

Le testament d’Orphée
https://a.co/d/00zzZxuW

La machine infernale
https://a.co/d/0eV3LAUK
 

Prerequisite: General French B2.1, B2.2 or B2.2 result on the Level Assessment.