The Environmental Crisis and Nuclear Testing Narratives in Global Francophone and Arabic Cultures
CHUM 360
Fall 2024
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01
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| Crosslisting:
CGST 316, ENVS 314 |
This interdisciplinary course examines nuclear themes, with a particular focus on nuclear testing as depicted in novels, film documentaries, and poetry within Francophone and Arabic cultures. It emphasizes the profound impact of nuclear testing on human life and the environment. The course analyzes literature in French and English as well as visual materials (photography and films), archival materials, political writings, news articles, and websites. Students must possess reading ability in French and an interest in North African culture. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA CHUM |
| Course Format: Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Chantal Spitz, LÎLE DES RÊVES ÉCRASÉS
Mutismes, TATAUA PEU
Mohamed Babaami, LA GERBOISE BLEUE
Djamel Mati, SENTIMENTS IRRADIÉS
Andréas Pfersmann, LA LITTÉRATURE IRRADIÉE : LES ESSAIS NUCLÉAIRES EN POLYNÉSIE FRANÇAISE AU PRISME DE L'ÉCRITURE
Hawad, Sahara: VISIONS ATOMIQUES
Films:
L'histoire des essais nucléaires au Sahara (docu, 1996, censuré en France)
Reggane: les irradiés du Sahara
Victimes de la bombe atomique française- Essai nucléaire-Algérie-Polynésie- Documentaire- SHK
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Examinations and Assignments:
Short and final essays, attendance, participation and discussion |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students must possess reading ability in French and an interest in North African culture
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| Instructor(s): Almohammed,Hassan Times: .M.W... 10:50AM-12:10PM; Location: SCIE309; |
Permission of Instructor Required
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