FRENCH 55 - French Culture and Politics

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Dartmouth College

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10S: 2A This course will study the broad field of French civilization with a variety of approaches. Literary texts may be studied for their political influence; literature may be seen as a way of changing history or a reflection of history. Writings on cultural or political issues, by such figures as Montaigne, Diderot or de Sta l, may also be included as may more current works from the field of cultural criticism. Prerequisite: French 10, or permission of the instructor. Dist: SOC; WCult: W. In 10S, Les Identités de la France. What do we mean when we remark that something is "so typically French " We will examine the concept of French collective identity focusing on characteristics such as conversation, cafés, gastronomy, cathedrals, and the Eiffel Tower. Readings will be drawn from the works of historians and cultural theorists such as Nora, Elias, and Barthes, as well as literary texts by authors such as Molière, Michelet, Hugo, Voltaire, Baudelaire, and Sta l. Beasl

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dartmouth.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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