Studies in 19th and 20th century literary development. Productions of major French and Francophone writers. Current methodologies, classroom procedures, materials, technology in the teaching of foreign languages at middle school and secondary levels. Investigation of contemporary West African lifestyles and their social and cultural development based on the African heritage. The class will examine articles, essays, short stories, novel excerpts by modern African authors who give accurate descriptions of their own culture.
Accent is on modern life and adaptation to changing conditions.
A study of France, a nation whose culture is linked with that of the U.S. Analysis and discussion of political, historical, economic, educational and social developments in contemporary France, and areas of French cultural influence in the Third World and America. A study of representative general Caribbean culture as presented in works by major writers from the area. Examination of three groups of islands reveals the impact of English, French and Spanish influence on a population of basically African heritage. The new Caribbean culture which has resulted offers a model of racial harmony and cultural pluralism. Study and travel seminar.