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Apr 19, 2024
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FREN 321 - Survey of French and Francophone Cultures (3 units) CO11
What is culture? What is French culture…or cultures? What are Francophone cultures? In this class, we will study literary and nonliterary documents including books, articles, newspapers, websites, video clips, films, and music. Taught in French.
Maximum units a student may earn: 3
Prerequisite(s): FREN 305 or FREN 306 ; FREN 309 .
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify and critically analyze the major social, political, historical and artistic currents that make up France and the French-speaking world.
2. enrich their perspective of French and Francophone cultures through the examination of diverse documents including literary texts, films, websites, newspapers, music clips, etc.
3. contextualize texts and events in France and French-speaking countries in relation to their historical contexts, in the international context, as well as in relation to the student’s home country.
4. critique what constitutes French culture, develop nuanced perspectives of French culture and the cultures of French-speaking countries, and apply them in diverse contexts.
5. present intelligent and articulate analyses of and lead discussions on French-language literary and non-literary texts in oral and written forms.
6. perform scholarly research and produce a scholarly paper and presentation on a major theme of the course.
7. demonstrate preparatory knowledge needed to act and interact equitably in the global French and Francophone settings.
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