Zola
Brian Nelson
8 or 12 points
* One two-hour seminar per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
Objectives On completion of this subject students should have developed a critical understanding of the generic characteristics of naturalist fiction, with particular reference to the novels of Emile Zola, and extended their knowledge of contemporary literary and cultural theory.
Synopsis A selective study of Zola's fiction in relation to current critical approaches to his work.
Assessment (8 points) Class paper (2000 words): 30%
* Essay (5000
words): 70%
Assessment (12 points) Two class papers (2000 words each): 25% each
* Essay (5000 words): 50%
Recommended texts
Texts for study will be selected in consultation with the class, but will probably include L'Assommoir, Nana, Au Bonheur des Dames and Germinal.
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