- Autumn 2019
Meeting Time:
MW 2:30pm - 4:20pm
Location:
GUG 218
SLN:
15284
Joint Sections:
JSIS A 441 A
Instructor:
Syllabus Description:
FRENCH 441 A
Qui sommes-nous?
The Quest for Identity in Québécois Literature and Culture
Over the years, Québec has gone from being a homogeneous society (white, catholic, and rural) to a diverse society (multi-ethic, multi-religious, and urban). What it meant to be Québécois before is nowadays considerably different – and much more complex. In this class, we’ll examine Québécois texts and documents ranging from 1945 to today. Special attention will be given to “migrant” writers (ex. Dany Laferrière); second generation immigrant writers (ex. Marco Micone), and First Nation writers (ex. Naomi Fontaine). Class is conducted in French.
Catalog Description:
Readings of novels, plays, and occasionally, poetry. Special attention paid to how Quebecois authors represent in their works the complex socio-political reality of their culture. Conducted in French. French majors required to read and write in French; all others may read and write in English. Prerequisite: either FRENCH 304, FRENCH 305, or FRENCH 306. Offered: jointly with JSIS A 441.
GE Requirements:
Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts (VLPA)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
April 26, 2019 - 3:54pm