Course Description
Selected topics in French and Francophone culture, civilization, language, linguistics, literature, or literary theory. Given in French.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
A 15-20 page term paper written in French and an oral presentation in French.
Athena Title
French Culture Lang and Lit
Prerequisite
FREN 3030 or FREN 3030H or FREN 3030E or FREN(LING) 3090
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Present students with integrative studies of various aspects of French or Francophone culture, civilization, literature, literary theory, or linguistics.
Topical Outline
Topics will vary with each instructor. The following are two examples of possible topics: 1) Linguistic Approaches to French Literature and Culture: Study of the thematics of communication in various "texts" (film, literature, advertising), reading in the light of modern linguistics (semiotics, speech act theory, pragmatics). 2) French and Francophone Literature Since 1800 in its Historical and Cultural context: Basing our readings on Denis Hollier's "A New History of French Literature," we will attempt to link important literary works to their specific moment in cultural history, exploring phenomena such as gender and race, class, art, the media, etc.
Syllabus