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Fall 2023 | FREN 1501 Section 001: Gateways to French and Francophone Studies: English Only (20187)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F or Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023Tue, Thu 02:30PM - 03:45PMUMTC, East BankBurton Hall 123
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (29 of 40 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- What key moments in French and Francophone culture can help us understand our world today? What are French and Francophone Studies? 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 Universal 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? How did each of these groups or individuals understand the role of art? You can take French 1501 as a freestanding class or at the same time as a language class (FREN 1001-1004, 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! No prerequisites. All materials for French 1501 are in English, and students in all programs are welcome!
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?FREN1501+Fall2023
- Class Description:
- Prerequisites: no prereqs for 1501 (all work in English) French 1004 or LPE for 1502 (some reading/writing in French)
How can disability experiences teach us to care for, and care about each other more deeply? What kinds of barriers exist in French and Francophone society--around access, around race, around sexual identity? What is the role of art and literature (whether performance, film, museum exhibits, or more) to repair brokenness or strive towards restorative justice?
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 you can take it even if you don't think you want to major or minor, or haven't yet made up your mind!
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- Students interested in comic books, films, novels, plays, and French and Francophone culture. French majors or minors.
- Learning Objectives:
- We have designed this class with specific learning outcomes in mind. These outcomes are grounded in racial and disability justice principles. This course satisfies the LE Core: Arts and Humanities. Students will learn to analyze forms of cultural expression in their historical, social, and cultural context. This is an essential component of any Liberal Education. FREN 1501/1502 introduces students to Humanistic Studies. It is structured for students to learn about the diverse content and methods of the discipline of French and Francophone Studies. The course's theme is Global Perspectives. Almost entirely focused on the world beyond the United States, it offers a sustained and deep encounter with France and the Francophone world.
- Grading:
- Major activities include: team carework, Canvas postings, two midterms, a summary exercise, and a final project.
- Exam Format:
- Midterms will be in written format, with both short and long essay responses. Midterms are open-book.
- Class Format:
- Classes are discussion-based, around movies, comic books, articles, etc., that speak to access and justice in French and Francophone society.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/20187/1239
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 6 April 2023
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