FREN 103*W - The Culture of France and Francophone World

This course presents selected aspects of French culture through readings, and especially through the viewing of films. In the fall semester, the course emphasizes the French way of life, and in the spring, French history. The aim is for students to visualize a culture before examining it. Students discuss selected topics pertinent to the French civilization that are also relevant to them. In addition, students acquaint themselves with French-speaking countries by embarking on an intellectual voyage through discussions of each movie and each literary work, through individual research, and oral presentation.

The course fulfills General Education category for second language/culture but not the requirement for a B.A. degree.

Credits: 3 s.h

Academic Catalog

FREN 103*W - The Culture of France and Francophone World