The Marquis de Sade
English 3** Course Syllabus
Instructor: Randy Francka Time: Place:
Office Hours: Contact Instructor by email: rfrancka@usipp.net
The objectives for this course are as follows:
the student will learn biographical and bibliographic information about the author
the student will become familiar with at least 2 of his works and some of his correspondence
the student will respond in writing and in class discussion to the ideas and purposes of the Marquis de Sade, rather than only the subject of his infamous novels, plays, and short stories
Grades
Grades will be based on 4 short responses and a longer paper (5-7 pp.) due at the end of the course
Texts
de Sade, Marquis. 120 Days of Sodom & Other Writings.
de Sade, Marquis. Justine, Philosophy in the Bedroom, & Other Writings.
Other materials will be provided via web downloads and distribution during class.