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These studies enable the development of an in-depth knowledge of Romance languages and, mainly through literature, of a culture, of which they are one of the fundamental vehicles: the French domain in all cases and, depending on the options chosen, the Spanish or Italian domain.
These languages and their literatures are studied both in their historical forms and in their contemporary configurations. These studies develop theoretical knowledge in linguistic and literary registers, and particular attention is paid to the critical dimension of knowledge and analytical frameworks.
Find out more about the department
Organization
The department organizes the bachelor's degree course in French and Romance Languages and Literatures.
Several research centers (attached to the PaTHs and NaLTT research institutes) are associated with it, dedicated to continuing education and/or research:
- LSFB Lab and OLSa, both part of the NaLTT
- Centre Gérard de Nerval (Etudes nervaliennes et romantiques): it comprises a Documentation Center on Nerval and Romanticism, and a research unit and is integrated into the PaTHs Research Institute
- PraMe, integrated into the PaTHs
Research Institute CEDOCEF(Centre d'étude et de documentation pour les enseignants de français), outside the university's Research Institutes, develops research and continuing education activities in French didactics.
A alumni association is present within the Department.
Library
Usuals, general works and literary works are available to students in the department.
The department's library contains usuals (encyclopedias, dictionaries, grammars, etc.), general theoretical works, and literary works enabling students to read up on the subjects taught in French and Romance languages and literatures: literature, linguistics, French language and Romance languages.
In practice
- Where? On the 2nd floor of the Faculté de Philosophie et Lettres building (access rue Grafé 1), in the "Séminaire de littérature" and "L7"
- Who?It is accessible free of charge to all students of the faculty and to any outside reader who so wishes.
- When? On weekdays, the library is generally open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, except during the time when the reading room is occupied for a course. Contact department staff members if the room is closed.
- the loan terms are posted inside the library.
All the books in the department's library are listed in the general computerized catalogue of the university libraries (BUMP and CDDR) under the symbol FUNDP 1440.
Various useful links are available to students and researchers in the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures.
