FRN-2100 Modern French Literature

Credits 3
FRN-2100 is a survey of major French novels and literary works from 20^th and 21^st century for students who have a high intermediate proficiency in French. This course is conducted in French. Students explore a variety of authors, works and subgenres. Through reading a variety of works themes, literary motifs and stylistic devices are analyzed. Students examine how various works reflect sociopolitical and historical contexts in the francophone world. Finally, students reflect on which beliefs and values are presented in the works they read.

Prerequisite(s): FRN-2020 or four years of high school French or equivalent

Course Outcomes

Identify authors, works, and subgenres of modern French literature.
Explain literary motifs and stylistic devices in modern French literature.
Connect themes in modern French literature to world issues or in historical contexts.
Analyze modern French literature for themes, cultural movements, and reflected values.