CHI 4226 - African And Caribbean Literature in French

Institution:

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Subject:

Chinese

Description:

3 hours; 3 credits The course examines novels, short stories, essays, and cinema from former French colonies in Africa and the Caribbean. It focuses on cultural differences, colonialism, religion, oral and literary traditions, the roles of the family, and education. Among the issues to be discussed are alienation, displacement and migration, and the changing role of women in society. In addition, the course examines textual strategies of autobio - graphical writing, the significance of writing in French, and the question of intended audience.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.baruch.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(646) 312-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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