Introduction to Culture and Literature
There
are four courses at the intermediate level in culture and literature.
Students are required to take any two of them in order to enroll
in the advanced 300-level courses. Students wishing to take their
first French course, at any level, at Mount Holyoke must take a
placement test and complete a questionnaire.
Placement will be determined by the department chair.
215s
Introduction to the Literature and Culture of France and the French-Speaking
World
(Writing-intensive)
This course introduces students to literature and culture from a
variety of perspectives. It will increase confidence and skill in
writing and speaking, integrate historical, political, and social
contexts into the study of literary texts from France and the French-speaking
world, and bring understanding of the special relevance of earlier
periods to contemporary French and Francophone cultural and aesthetic
issues. Students explore diversified works - literature, historical
documents, film, art, and music - and do formal oral and written
presentations.
Meets Language requirement or Humanities I-A requirement.
Prereq. French 203, or placement score of 450+, or department placement;
2 meetings (75 minutes); 4 credits ; enrollment limited to 16.
(01) C. LeGouis
(02) F. Guévremont
219s
Introduction to the French-Speaking World
This
course introduces the literatures of French-speaking countries outside
Europe. Readings include tales, novels, plays, and poetry from Africa,
the Caribbean, Canada, and other areas. Discussions and short papers
examine the texts as literary works as well as keys to the understanding
of varied cultures. Students will be asked to do formal oral and
written presentations.
Meets multicultural requirement; meets Language requirement or Humanities
I-A requirement.
Prereq. French 203, or placement score of 450+, or department placement;
2 meetings (75 minutes); 4 credits ; enrollment limited to 16.
S. Gadjigo
225s
Introduction to Contemporary Culture and Media of France and the French-Speaking World
The primary purpose of this course is to familiarize students with contemporary issues in French culture as they are represented in French-speaking media of today.
(Speaking-intensive course) This course will introduce students to contemporary popular culture in France and the French-speaking world, largely through the study of recent (post-1990) best-selling novels, popular music, and feature films. Students will be asked to give formal oral presentations based on up-to-date materials gathered from the Internet and/or French television and to participate actively in class discussion.
Meets Language requirement or Humanities I-A requirement.
Prereq. French 203, or placement score of 450+, or department placement;
2 meetings (75 minutes); 4 credits ; enrollment limited to 16.
C. Rivers
230s
Introduction to the Civilization of France
(Speaking-intensive)
In order to explain the complexity of present-day France, this course
will explore its most conflictual historical moments -- feudalism,
absolute monarchy, political and social revolutions. Students will
learn the social and historical context of French art and architecture.
While exploring the decisive periods of France's past, students
will also examine the development of art and architecture, from
the Middle Ages to the Twentieth century, and familiarize themselves
with the mentality of each period (emphasis on medieval cathedrals
and Renaissance castles, Baroque and Rococo works of art, and nineteenth-century
paintings). Course content can be found at http://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/nvaget/
Meets Language requirement or Humanities I-A requirement
Prereq. French 203, or placement score of 450+, or department placement;
2 meetings (75 minutes); 4 credits ; enrollment limited to 16
N.
Vaget
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