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FRAN437 - French Myths up to the 21st Century

Description

Understanding myths as collective narratives and enduring representations that inform a world view and a sense of community, this course examines some of the French literary creations and figures that became cultural icons, such as the Grail, the melancholy poet, the "Noble Savage," the "City of the Ladies," Asterix, or the famous "French touch." Looking at the fabric of memory, culture and literature, the course surveys the making of symbols and shared references and emphasizes the role of inter-cultural exchanges in the production of these myths.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Note(s)

  • Students registered in a French Major must write their assignments in French; other students may write their assignments in either French or English. Students may consult the Department to assess their level of French and their ability to take the course.
  • May be offered as a joint undergraduate and graduate class.

Prerequisites

  • permission of the department.

Course offered by

Department of French and Francophone Studies

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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