French 230 - Civilization of France

Histoire et Patrimoine: While exploring decisive moments of France's past, students will examine the development of art and architecture, from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, and familiarize themselves with the mentality of each period (Medieval tapestries, Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals, Renaissance castles, Classic and Rococo art and architecture, and 19th Century schools of painting). Through a combination of movies, readings, pictures, and interactive links on the syllabus, students will prepare for oral presentations and essays. Course content can be found at http://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/nvaget/.

Prereq: French 203 or a placement score of 450 or higher