Courses

The history of France from the Battle of Waterloo to the present.

A survey of Francophone literature and some central historical and theoretical questions that have arisen in relation to this literature. A selection of novels and short stories will be studied from Francophone areas such as the Caribbean , West Africa, and North Africa. Emphasis will be on the cultural references and contexts of the French speaking population in each country or region and the use of the French language for writing literary texts.

An examination of issues concerning human freedom and responsibility in their political, legal, and religious dimensions; the problems of moral decision in general and in situations of crisis.

This course will deal with the nonliterary aspects of French and Francophone cultures, such as music, the visual and performing arts, and the history of ideas. The specific topics to be considered will vary from semester to semester and from section to section, and will be announced in advance. Readings and class discussions will be conducted in English. May be taken more than once for credit provided the topic is different.

This course will deal with the nonliterary aspects of French and Francophone cultures, such as music, the visual and performing arts, and the history of ideas. The specific topics to be considered will vary from semester to semester and from section to section, and will be announced in advance. Readings and class discussions will be conducted in English. May be taken more than once for credit provided the topic is different.

The course will deal with the various elements of French and Francophone cinema and media: historical, cultural, aesthetic, political, technical, etc. Particular courses may deal with a certain tendency (such as the "New Wave"), period, or individual director (such as Renoir, Cocteau, Godard, Varda, or Sembene). Lectures and work will be done in English; films will be shown in the original language with subtitles. May be taken more than once for credit provided the topic is different.

The course will deal with the various elements of French and Francophone cinema and media: historical, cultural, aesthetic, political, technical, etc. Particular courses may deal with a certain tendency (such as the "New Wave"), period, or individual director (such as Renoir, Cocteau, Godard, Varda, or Sembene). Lectures and work will be done in English; films will be shown in the original language with subtitles. May be taken more than once for credit provided the topic is different.

Readings in English translation of some outstanding works of French and Francophone literature from its beginnings to the twenty-first century, illustrating a variety of genres. The specific works to be considered will vary from semester to semester and from section to section, and will be announced in advance. May be repeated for credit provided the topic is different.

Readings in English translation of some outstanding works of French and Francophone literature from its beginnings to the twenty-first century, illustrating a variety of genres. The specific works to be considered will vary from semester to semester and from section to section, and will be announced in advance. May be repeated for credit provided the topic is different.