Why did the French Revolution happen? Where was the first successful slave rebellion and how did we get the idea of "human rights"? Where did the Francophone community in the Twin Cities come from, and why? How do literature, film and art engage with politics and issues like migration and racism? What do people study in the Program in French and Francophone Studies?
This class, taught in English (in a hybrid online model this semester), will answer these questions and inspire many more. You will discuss essays, poetry, plays, novels, and films in small groups and have opportunities to interact with all members of the French faculty about their work! This semester, the "French Revolution" and "1889 Art Exhibition" games will be replaced with a collaborative playwriting project adapted to our online-only format. You will work closely with other students to research historical context and characters in order to create an original script!
You can take French 1501/1502 as a freestanding class or at the same time as a language class (French 1001 - 1004 or 3015 - 3016, depending on your level). The class is required for new majors and minors in French Studies, but students from all disciplines are welcome!