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The purpose of French 003 is to review and build upon the grammar & vocabulary learned in 001-002 or other elementary French courses, and to increase your proficiency in the five communication modes of interpretive listening, interpretive reading, presentational speaking, presentational writing, and interpersonal communication. This course will also strengthen your understanding of French history, French and Francophone arts, cultures and politics. Finally, it will reinforce your understanding of France’s cultural and ethnic diversity, while deconstructing stereotypes about the French society. You will read texts from French literature and French media, watch a French movie, and write short papers in French, as well as a short piece of creative writing.

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This discussion-based course is meant to provide students with a solid overview of foundational concepts, methods and texts relevant to Francophone Studies. We will engage with historical and current debates relating to identity, diversity, nation and empire in the colonial and postcolonial contexts and explore the specificity of Francophone Studies with regards to the field of postcolonial studies. Focused on literature, the course will also explore other forms of cultural production (including movies, graphic novels and political speeches) from sub-Saharan Africa, the Maghreb, the Caribbean and Vietnam. The course will train students in literary analysis and develop their ability to speak and write critically in French.
Taught in French.