CUL 263 - France and French Caribbean Culture

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Western New England University

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Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. This course introduces the students to the politics and culture of France and their influence on the Francophone Antilles. The course includes the geography and a capsulated history of France, as well as that of Haiti, French Guiana, Martinique, and Guadeloupe. Much emphasis is placed on the impact of the French Revolution of 1789 on the Haitian Independence movement, and the political ramifications in Guadeloupe, Martinique, and French Guiana. The course attempts to compare and contrast the differences between the African and French influences in these countries, socially and economically, and examines the effects of these disparities as reflected in their music, art, and literature. Satisfies Elements of Culture requirement "CA." 3 cr.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wne.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 782-3111

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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