Information Package / Course Catalogue
The New Novel II
Course Code: FDE220
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: French
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

Study of The New Novel which arouse with Marcel Proust, and climaxed with A. Robbe-Grillet and M. Butor-called as Post-modern novel by the English

Course Content

Study of the writers and their works who contributed to The New Novel

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to comprehend The New Novel - Post-modern novel
2.To be able to compare the differences between Classical novel and Post-modern novel
3.To be able to comprehend M. Proust, A. Gide, M. Butor, A. R. Grillet
4.To be able to evaluate the reflections of The New Novel in other European countries
5.To be able to analyse Dadaism, surrealism, and existentialism
6.To be able to analyse of writers such as L. Aragon, J. P. Sarte, and Camus
7.To be able to analyse of The New Novel and Traditional Novel
8.To be able to write automatically
Recommended or Required Reading
1.A. Camus, L’étranger, Gallimard, Paris, 2008
2.J. P. Sartre, Le mur, folio, Paris, 1989
3.M. Butor, La modification, 10-18, Paris, 1962
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
L. Aragon: Aurelien: Commentaire
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Course Materials
Week 2 - Theoretical
Existentialism
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Course Materials
Week 3 - Theoretical
J. P. Sarte and A. Camus: their biographies and works
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Course Materials
Week 4 - Theoretical
A. Camus: L’étranger: 1- Expose
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Course Materials
Week 5 - Theoretical
L`etranger: 2-Commentary on L`etranger
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Course Materials
Week 6 - Theoretical
J. P. Sarte: Le mur: 1-text interpretation
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Course Materials
Week 7 - Theoretical
J. P. Sarte: Le mur: 1-text interpretation
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Course Materials
Week 8 - Theoretical
Le mur: 1- Commentary
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Course Materials
Week 9 - Theoretical
Le mur: 2- Expose
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Course Materials
Week 10 - Theoretical
Alain Robbe- Grillet: his biography and works
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Course Materials
Week 11 - Theoretical
Michel Butor: La modification
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Course Materials
Week 12 - Theoretical
La modification: 1- Text interpretation
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Course Materials
Week 13 - Theoretical
La modification: 2- Commentary
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Course Materials
Week 14 - Theoretical
La modification: 3- Expose
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Course Materials
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1426
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)51
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-9
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PÇ-12
OÇ-1
4
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
4
5
OÇ-4
4
5
OÇ-5
4
5
OÇ-6
4
5
OÇ-7
4
5
OÇ-8
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026