French 321 - Topics I

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Washington University in St Louis

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Focusing on topics of cultural and social importance, this course offers students the opportunity to learn about defining moments in the French tradition. The specific topic of the course varies from semester to semester, and may include works from different disciplines, such as art, film, gender studies, history, literature, music, philosophy, politics, science. Prerequisite: French 307D. Section 06: An introduction to some of the "other" literatures in French: the literary traditions and cultural contexts of Francophone countries in North and sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean. Vibrant and productive cultures around the world have interacted with the French language and its literature to produce highly diverse texts of their own. We study some of them, focusing on issues such as cultural adaptation, colonialism, and "civilizing missions" and the responses to them. We also consider the varying meanings of the term "Francophone," from conservative to liberal, and examine the ways in which contemporary mainland France has been transformed by the Francophone presence. Prerequisite: French 307D.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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