COMPARATIVE STUDIES IN CULTURE 227 - Bodies For Sale: Prostitution in Early Modern And Modern Europe

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Connecticut College

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A comparative study of prostitution in French and English literature, from the 17th century to the 20th century. Focusing on how literary representation of prostitution both reflected and shaped perceptions of female sexuality. Works by Behn, Hogarth, Defoe, Balzac, Baudelaire, Dumas, Barbey d'Aurevilly. The study will conclude with the showing of contemporary movies ( Belle de Jour, Diva). Guest speakers from French, English, History, Art History, Music, Gender and Women's Studies. Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors. Enrollment limited to 25 students. Staff

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.connecticutcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 447-1911

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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