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Civilization: Le 17ᵉ siècle : entre raison et raffinement (Level B2/C1/C2)

Dive deeper into French culture and way of life in classes inspired by different themes and topics.

Learning Level

Level: B2/C1/C2 (Advanced/Expert)
Age:
Adults

Schedule

Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Dates: April 2 – June 4
Duration:

10

Class Details

Price: $699

Ce cours propose une immersion dans le 17ᵉ siècle français, un siècle flamboyant, souvent considéré comme un “entre-deux” entre Renaissance et Lumières. L’objectif est de comprendre ce siècle fondateur de la modernité et de l’identité française, où coexistent l’esprit rationnel de Descartes et la sensibilité de Pascal.
Les participants découvriront le rayonnement culturel de la France sous Louis XIV, à travers l’émergence de l’Académie française, le rôle des Salons et la valorisation de la langue et des arts. Le cours abordera également les premiers idéaux démocratiques, la pensée du contrat social, l’épanouissement intellectuel des femmes et l’influence des Salons sur la culture et la conversation.

À partir de documents variés — littérature, théâtre, fables, correspondances, films, contes et maximes — nous étudierons les références majeures du siècle : le dilemme cornélien, le pari de Pascal, Tartuffe, le statut d’“Immortel” et le rôle de Molière dans la langue française. L’approche mettra en lumière le lien entre création artistique, esprit critique et indépendance d’esprit.

Le cours s’adresse à ceux qui souhaitent explorer l’art, la littérature, la philosophie, le théâtre et l’histoire politique du 17ᵉ siècle, et comprendre comment ce siècle a façonné la culture française et l’État moderne.

Prerequisites: Students should have a strong B2 level to get the most out of this class.

    Great group and L'Alliance NY representative. I now feel like I can navigate through France and communicate most of what I need to say and hear. I could not recommend this program more!

    Great group and L’Alliance NY representative. I now feel like I can navigate through France and communicate most of what I need to say and hear. I could not recommend this program more!

    The opportunity to converse about interesting topics. I wouldn’t change anything.

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    I enjoy the focus on getting the students actually speaking in class. Other materials are presented in the homework, so it doesn’t take away from the time in class where more active participation occurs. I wouldn’t change anything.

    How easy it is for conversational interchange among all the students. The group is small enough and not intimidating, so that everyone gets his or her chance to talk.

    I liked the interaction with my peers, the skits we have to prepare in class, the readings we have to do out loud, the compositions we have do at home, and the teacher’s sense of humor.

    What I liked most about the class is that it’s very inclusive, so nobody feels left out… Estele makes it fun and interactive.

    The emphasis on speaking helped with my confidence.

    The kinship with the other students.

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