French 183 - The Novel in France Since 1945

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Claremont McKenna College

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Description:

M. Shelton Study of the evolution of the novel in post-World War II France in relation to the political and social currents of the age. This course will focus on major literary experiments from the existential novel to the New Novel, the practice of écriture féminine to more recent worksreflecting the experience of colonialism and immigration. Readings will include works by Jean-Paul Sartre, Albert Camus, Marguerite Duras, Georges Pérec, Christiane Rochefort, Maryse Condé, Tahar Ben Jelloun, and Patrick Chamoiseau. Prerequisite: French 44 or equivalent. Offered every other year.

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1.50

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.claremontmckenna.edu/

Phone Number:

(909) 621-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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