FRE 353 - Vietnamese Voices:Language of Exile

Institution:

Hobart William Smith Colleges

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Description:

This course concentrates on Vietnamese writers who chose to write in the language of the oppressor during the colonial occupation, and on contemporary writers living in France. In both cases, language (French) becomes the location of exile and the literary text is the site of alienation. Students also read texts about Indochina written by French writers in Vietnam. Prerequisite: FRE 253 and one of FRE 251, FRE 252, or permission of the instructor. (étienne, offered occasionally)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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