WST 231 - Women Wrtrs-French-spkng Cntry

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Eastern Connecticut State University

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Women Writers from French-speaking Countries Prerequisite: None The objective of this course is to introduce students to the works of major writers from Francophone areas, namely North and Sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean, and Canada, and to the cultures of these regions. A careful reading of the works at home will lead to an in-class discussion and analysis of themes, characters, setting, and style that will shed light on topics and issues particular to these areas including: religions and beliefs, polygamy, women's condition, feminism, exile, colonialism, traditions, corruption, and violence. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture School of Arts and Sciences College Modern and Classical Language Department Course Attributes: GER IC2-Cultural Traditions 2, LAC tilt-Literature & Thought

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.easternct.edu/

Phone Number:

(860) 465-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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