University of Bordeaux

This course presents various methods of drawing using pencil, charcoal, ink, and pastel, under constant supervision and instruction. Exercises focus on the perspective of depth, and students go outdoors to draw various things from real life. Students receive critique on style and on the ability to follow instructions.

This course examines the place of religious and biblical culture in literature and literary studies, as well as general historical, philosophical, and artistic culture, to better understand literary and artistic works, philosophical thoughts, and historical facts through the most contemporary topicality. It consists of an introduction to the Bible, a historical journey through Biblical Antiquity, and a book-by-book presentation of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, while considering the issues of interpretation of these texts.

This course focuses on oral comprehension and expression, as well as on phonetics. It examines basic concepts of articulatory phonetics and French phonology, including perceptual phenomena, segmental and supra-segmental features, linking, neutralization, assimilation, germination, individual and dialectal variations, written and oral systems, and discourse analysis. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of French pronunciation, as well as oral and gestural expression. Methods employed include soundtracks, tapes, reading of texts, role-playing, formal writing, and note-taking.

This course introduces the basics of Microbiology; in particular, theoretical and practical knowledge of microorganisms and their characteristics, roles, importance, and methods of study.

This course is divided into two parts. The first part of the course teaches the basic concepts of organic chemistry; in particular, the structure and reactivity relationship (stereochemistry and electronic effects). The second part focuses on chemical reactivity of aliphatic (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes) and aromatic (benzene derivatives) compounds.

This course is a hands-on workshop that explores painting based on reflective subjects assigned by the instructor. It deepens technical skills and develops a pictorial practice situated in relation to the history of painting, specifically contemporary painting.