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  • FREN 443: 19th Century French Literature

    3.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    The purpose of this course is threefold: to explore the great literary movements of the 19th century such as Romanticism, Realism, Symbolism, and Naturalism; to examine closely both major and minor literary works with a view to understanding the major thematic and formal concerns of their authors (poets, dramatists or novelists); and to develop critical ways of reading long fiction and poetry. Given in French. Prerequisite: FREN 351 and 356, or departmental permission. Offered every four years. Not open to students who have completed FREN 343. Three hours. Ms. Hilliard.
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  • FREN 445: 20th Century French Literature

    3.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    A study of French novels, plays, and films representative of the main literary, philosophical, and artistic movements of the first half of the 20th century such as Surrealism, Existentialism, the Theater of the Absurd, and the New Novel. Readings will include works by Gide, Sartre, Camus, Beckett, Ionesco, and Robbe-Grillet. Films by Resnais and others will also be studied. Given in French. Prerequisite: FREN 351 and 356, or departmental permission. Offered every four years. Not open to students who have completed FREN 345. Three hours. Ms. deGraff.
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  • FREN 447: Francophone Literature

    3.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    This course provides an introduction to the Francophone world (Quebec, Africa, the Caribbean and the Indian Ocean) through the study of literature. We will read a variety of texts (fiction, poetry and essay) and examine the history and relationship with France. We will pay close attention to the question of colonialism and its impact on local societies and their cultures, the weight of traditions, gender issues and the aftermath of colonialism. Given in French. Prerequisite: FREN 351 and 356 or departmental permission. Not open to students who have completed FREN 347. Three hours. Ms. Teixidor.
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  • FREN 448: African and Middle East Literature and Film

    3.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    - This course is a study of postcolonial literature and film from Africa and the Middle East. The focus will be on recent novels and short stories from countries formerly colonized by France (such as Senegal, Guinea, Cameroon, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia), but the course will also include material from Lebanon, Egypt, and Palestinian areas in Israel. Additionally, we will examine transnational contemporary literature and issues raised by migration and cultural change. Readings and class discussions will be in English. For French majors, most readings and the additional weekly discussion session will be in French, thus providing a fourth credit hour. Prerequisites: FREN 351 and 356, or permission of instructor (for French credit). Same as FLET 248. Offered every three years. Three hours; four hours for French majors and minors. Not open to students who have completed FREN 348. Staff.
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  • FREN 450: Internships in French

    3.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    Individually designed field studies and projects for students of junior or senior standing whose maturity and proficiency in French will enable them to enter the fields of business, industry, government, health, or social services. The internship provides several weeks of practical application of knowledge of French culture and language. Prerequisites: certification of class standing, appropriate GPA, and permission of the department. Application required; see Internship Program. Three hours. Staff.
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  • FREN 455: La Belle Epoque

    3.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    This course explores the historical, social, political, and artistic currents of the period of the Belle Epoque (1870-1914). The mutual influences of and interdependence between poetry, music, painting and literature are studied as important features of the pre-World War I period. A discussion of the birth of modernity in the conflicting artistic years 1912-1913 provides the student with a better understanding of a world in transition. This course will satisfy the collegiate fine arts requirement. Prerequisite: FREN 241. This course counts as part of Group III on the major. Three hours.
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  • FREN 472: Women in French Film

    3.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    This course, open to students from all academic backgrounds, will provide an introduction to film analysis and will focus on the representation of women (as heroes, rebels, mothers, friends, lovers, madwomen, etc.) in French films of the last 40 years. This course will also examine the work of several important French women film directors. Over the course of the term, students will become familiar with distinctive aspects of French film styles, with French vs. American representations of women, and with the cultural context of the selected films. This course counts towards the women's studies minor or major, the film minor, and the French major. Prerequisite for French credit: FREN 351 and 356. Same as FLET 272. Additional class meetings in French for French majors or minors who will earn four credit hours. Offered alternate years. Not open to students who have completed FREN 272. Three hours. Staff.
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  • FREN 482: Special Topics

    3.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    Intensive work in an area of language or literature not covered in the general curriculum, tailored to the needs of advanced students. Staff.
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  • FREN 491-492: Independent Study

    3.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    An independent study under the guidance of a member of the department. At least a 3.25 cumulative GPA and approval by the curriculum committee are required. Three hours each. Staff.
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