2018-2019 University Catalogue 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2018-2019 University Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

FREN 354 - Introduction to French Literature: The Francophone World


Offers an overview of various bodies of literature written in French outside of France, focusing on five main geographical areas that historically constituted the French empire: the Caribbean, North Africa, West and Central Africa, Asia, and North America. Full texts as well as excerpts from a variety of genres are studied in the context of the history and geography of those regions. Through the exploration of key literary texts, particular attention is given to the effects of colonialism on language, identity, and artistic creation. Language Placement Guidelines

Credits: 1.00
Crosslisted: ALST 354  
Corequisite: None
Prerequisites: At least four years of secondary-school French or FREN 202  
Major/Minor Restrictions: None
Class Restriction: None
Restrictions: Students who complete a 400-level course in French may not register for this course.
Area of Inquiry: Human Thought and Expression
Liberal Arts CORE: None


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