Women and Literature in France, 1945-2002: A Complete Revolution?
FREN 328
Spring 2011 not offered
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Crosslisting:
FGSS 228 |
This course investigates the writings of women in France since the publication of Simone de Beauvoir's LE DEUXIEME SEXE in 1949. Through a study of novels and other texts by women writers such as Beauvoir, Mansour, Duras, Cardinal, Redonnet, we will explore the role of politics, psychoanalysis, and the question of memory in women's writing, as well as the themes of maternity, sexuality, the relationship between the public and the private. In a more sociological perspective, we will also determine the influence of feminism on literature. |
Essential Capabilities:
Intercultural Literacy, Interpretation |
Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RLAN |
Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (FGSS)(FRST)(RMST) |
Major Readings:
(tentative reading list) Simone de Beauvoir. LE DEUXIEME SEXE Marie Cardinal. LES MOTS POUR LE DIRE Marguerite Duras. LE RAVISSEMENT Marguerite Yourcenar. ENFANCE Marie Redonnet. ROSE MELIE ROSE Marie Darrieusecq. TRUISMES Additional texts (fiction and theory) by Julia Kristeva, Luce Irigaray, Catherine Clement, Monique Wittig, etc...
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Examinations and Assignments: Several short papers; final paper. Oral presentation. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments: While any student who has completed FREN 215 (with a minimum grade of B) or has placed out of FREN 215 through the placement test may sign up for this course, it is an advanced course intended for students who have already taken two courses in French beyond 215 or already studied abroad in a French-speaking country. Readings, written assignments and class discussions will be in French. Only COL students may take this course for pass/fail. |
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