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?
This class, taught in English, will answer these questions and inspire many more. You will discuss films, a novel and a graphic novel in small groups; your group, or "care web" will be the main focus of the class. You will also hear presentations from all members of the French faculty about what they study.
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 will be required for new majors and minors in French Studies, starting fall 2016, 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!