FREN 10.21 Crises et tragédies dans la littérature française, XVIe-XXIe siècles

French history develops from one crisis to another, marked by a number of tragedies and conflicts. This course examines literary and cinematic representations of the major events that have shaped the modern French nation. By examining novels, stories, poems, and films, students will learn about key moments ranging from the Wars of Religion to the French revolution, Jansenism, 19th century uprisings, the Dreyfus Affair, the World Wars, colonialism, and problems of multi-culturalism in contemporary France.

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:INT or LIT; WCult:W

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