Chantal Thomas: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2016 |
Name | Dr. Chantal Thomas |
Address | Rosa Pittorino Clausiusstr. 25, RZ H 12 D-GESS 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
Department | Humanities, Social and Political Sciences |
Relationship | Visiting Professor |
Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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851-0331-05L | The Art of Conversation | 3 credits | 2V | C. Thomas | |
Abstract | This course will offer the occasion to reflect upon the art of conversation: its codes, its pleasures of improvisation, its worldly aspects and its importance in everyday life. | ||||
Objective | This will permit us to consider different figures of the writer and salon hostess, such as Mme de Lafayette, Mme du Deffand, Julie de Lespinasse, and Mme de Staël. |