FREN 354 - The French Caribbean

Institution:

Albion College

Subject:

French

Description:

Survey's post-colonialism, la creolistation, le mestissage and changing identities. Topics include history and geography of these islands, situating them as part of the New World as well as having enduring cultural, linguistic and political bonds with France; Aime Cesaire and his essentialist quest for identity via Africa and the past; la creolisation, as first proposed by Glissant; and contemp- orary social issues, represented in literature, art and cinema. Conducted in French.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.albion.edu

Phone Number:

(517) 629-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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