French 230cc - Colloquium: Topics in French Studies- Culture Clash

Colq:T-CultureClash

Spring
2024
01
4.00
Jonathan Keith Gosnell

M W F 10:50 AM - 11:40 AM

Smith College
FRN-230cc-01-202403
Hatfield 105
jgosnell@smith.edu
To what degree is being French synonymous with membership in a particular socio economic, cultural or ethnic category? Can marginalized populations (immigrants, peasants, workers, youth, etc.) acquire the necessary tools for social inclusion? What determines the meaning of French identity and who is excluded from the realm of Frenchness? By whom and for what reasons? The course explores the tensions that arise in the development and transmission of French cultural attitudes, tastes and values. Class readings include children’s literature, fiction and memoir. Students may receive credit for only one section of FRN 230. Enrollment limited to 18. Course taught in French.

[CE] FRN 230 Limit

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.