Spring 2021  |  FREN 1502 Section 001: Gateways to French and Francophone Studies: Bilingual (51813)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Discussion
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
Completely Online
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Online Course
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/19/2021 - 05/03/2021
Tue, Thu 02:30PM - 03:45PM
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
Enrollment Status:
Open (23 of 25 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
What are French and Francophone Studies? What key moments in French and Francophone culture can help us understand our world today? This course taught in English answers these questions by letting you discover the diverse cultures of France and French-speaking countries (such as Senegal, Canada or Belgium), and the ways we study them in the humanities. You will encounter texts, visual material, films, music, and historical events from various eras and learn how to make sense of them. Faculty from the French program will come and share with you what they research and why. A portion of the semester will be devoted to one of two role-playing simulations. During these weeks, you will delve deeply into the material, researching your historical character and working with other students whose goals converge with yours to sway the opinions of your other classmates. Along the way, you will enhance your skills in public speaking and writing. (1) The French Revolution. Where did the notion of the social contract and human rights come from? What dilemmas did the people of France face in this turbulent attempt to transition from monarchy to a new form of government? (2) The 1889 art exhibition in Paris, which was a focus of debates about art, esthetics and urbanism. Do you want to be a traditional painter, Van Gogh, an art critic, a woman patron, an anarchist, or a worker on the Eiffel Tower? French 1502 is taught in English, but it includes some readings in French. In some semesters, it may also include occasional discussions or small group activities in French. You can take French 1502 as a freestanding class or at the same time as a language class (FREN 3015-3016, depending on your level). The class is required for new majors and minors in French Studies, but you can take it simply to discover the fascinating cultures of French-speaking communities worldwide! prereq: FREN 1004 (or equivalent through the LPE)
Class Notes:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/?FREN1502+Spring2021
Class Description:
Prerequisites: no prereqs for 1501 (all work in English) French 1004 or LPE for 1502 (some reading/writing in French)

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!

Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/51813/1213
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
29 July 2020

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