It is based upon detailed analysis of literary texts and of films, both addressing a variety of cultural aspects of African Francophone life. This class examines developments leading to modern concepts of the child in France all the while tracing parallel ideas of identity such as selfhood, nationality, public education, welfare and gender using literature and film. To better understand the works of fiction, we will discuss the history and the society of the period. This course explores the Asian influence in Francophone literatures and cultures. Students will gain insight about the subject through the study of literature and films.
Topics vary by semester.
Thesis A paper and oral defense in the major that will indicate the student's acquisition of the literary, the cultural and the language skills needed to pursue studies in French or Francophone literature. The deparment offers several paired courses in the College's Liberal Education Program. When paired, these courses are taught in English and are numbered at the 100 level.