2015-2016 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
FRE 420 - Francophone Literatures and Cultures
Readings of novels, plays, and poetry from the Francophone world. Regions chosen vary according to instructor's field of specialization. Close readings emphasizing the distinctive cultures of the Francophone world and discussion of the important issues raised by these texts, in particular: racism, the colonial past, present corruption, and memory. Offered fall semester in even-numbered years. Prerequisites: C (not C-) or better in core curriculum courses, FRE 301, FRE 304, FRE 306, and FRE 307; and C (not C-) or better in FRE 303; or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3