FRN 300: Seminar in Francophone Studies

Goal: Students analyze texts in order to identify issues in the Francophone world arising from increasingly complex global connections based in the culture and history of a French colonial past. They will strengthen communication skills in an intercultural context.
Content: In this course students will explore the complexities of the French-speaking world by focusing on issues such as language, French identity, immigration, politics, race, class, gender and colonialism. Students will read a variety of texts (literature, scholarly articles) as well as view films and artwork. Topics and regional focus will vary.
Gen. Ed. Category: Synthesizing Perspectives; Diverse & Interdependent World; (HUM).
Prerequisite(s): WISe 101 or ENG 101, and a General Education Writing Competency course.
Credit: 3
Degree Level: Undergraduate