FRN 426, 427 - Paris Through the Ages

Course unit(s): 1
Meets GAR: Meets general academic requirement HU (and W when offered as 427).
Prerequisite(s): FRN 301 Communication & Cultural Understanding and FRN 304, 306 Approaches to Textual Analysis
This course will explore the mythic icon of Paris throughout the ages, beginning from its foundation and continuing to contemporary society. Through various media, including novels, poetry, theater, film, and music, we will analyze the cultural and political importance of Paris in French society. Discussions and readings will also include Paris’ relationship with the global Francophone world, investigating its role within a post-colonial context. Taught in French.