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is the French and Francophone Studies Newsletter. Through this newsletter we would like to keep you informed of the happenings in the department.

Chair of the French and Francophone Studies is Scott Carpenter. Professor Carpenter can be reached by e-mail, by phone at x4235 or visit him during his office hours: WF 1:50-3:00

Administrative Assistant is Mary Tatge. Mary can be reached by e-mail, phone at x4252, or she is usually in her office from 8:15-4:45.

Quick Links to Newsletter topics:

Off-Campus Studies (French)
Parish House
Spring Courses (French)
Majors
Intent for Certificate of Advanced Study in a Foreign Language

Programs in French?..... Programs in France?! What Do I do?????

Department of French and Francophone Studies Faculty intives you to Sayles Hill Great Space. Stop by our table (near the flowers) to see what we have to offer and ask questions of the faculty, the SDA, and or the Language Associate.

Learn about: Majors in French & Francophone Studies
The concentration in french & Francophone Studies
Off-campus programs
Internships
Certificate of Advanced Study

Off-Campus Studies

French and Francophone Programs

Carleton Seminar in Paris Spring 2008 � Applications Due: Wednesday, May 2! Information meeting: January 22, 2007 at 4:30 p.m.

Carleton Francophone Seminar in Mali Winter 2008 Information Meeting: Thursday, April 5, 2007; 5:00-6:00 p.m. in LDC 104 Applications Due: Friday, April 20, 2007

Parish House

Parish House is where the French Activities are happening. We will also soon be looking for new residence for Parish House for 2007-2008. Activities are currently happening in the Parish House. Clémence has set up some exciting activities for winter term. Come join Clémence for: French Pause Café: Times & Dates will be announced by e-mail (contact Clémence if want on the list). Parish House 1st floor lounge French Movie Night Sundays 7:00-9:00 pm in LDC 330 French Table Tuesdays 12:00-1:00 in the East Dining Hall Thursdays 12:00-1:00 in the East Dining Hall (Advanced Level) The French Radio Show Sundays 3:00-4:00 on KRLX 88.1 FM

French Courses Offered for Spring Term 2007

Keep up your French while learning about current issues in France, as well as world issues from a French perspective. Class meets once a week for an hour. Requirements include reading specific sections of leading French newspapers, (Le Monde, Libération, etc.) on the internet, and then meeting once a week to exchange ideas over coffee with a small group of students. French 204 or better or permission of the instructor. W 3:15-4:15

235: Francophone Literture of Africa and the Caribbean - Chérif Keïta

Reading and discussion of literary works, with analysis of social, historical and political issues. Conducted in English. MW 9:50-11:00, F 9:40-10:40

243 : Topics in Cultural Studies: Culture with a Small "c" - Christine Lac

In this course, we will analyze a few cultural icons that define France at home and abroad, such as language, historical characters or food. We will contrast the native and foreign image of these icons, as we look at movies, songs, cartoons, recipies, toys, short stories, essays and other types of cultural artifacts. Prerequisites: French 204 or the equivalent. MW 1:50-3:00, F 2:20-3:20

309: Beyond Words: The Fine Art of Writing in French – Chérif Keïta

In this class we will attempt to master the art of writing essays, and exposés while wrestling with unruly subjunctives and pesky prepositions in French. We will study, translate and emulate various types of texts in order to develop a sense of style in French. We will work on projects such as subtitling of films, translating picture books. Overall our work will focus on developing a continued appreciation for words and language. Required for the major in French. Prerequisite: at least one course above 204. MW 12:30-1:40, F 1:10-2:10

352: The Court and its Diessenters - Éva Pósfay

Seventeenth-century France is often touted as the pinnacle of French grandeur. Under Louis XIV's absolutist rule, France supported an astounding number of normative measures-from founding academies to policing codes of behavior-designed to help the French nations to become a political, economic and cultural world power. But in the midst of all these pressures towards normativeness, could one express any dissent in the age of Versailles? To answer this question we will examine the creative (and irreverent) strategies used by a whole range of authors such as Moliére, Racine, Lafayette, Fènelon, and many more. Conducted in French. Recommended Prep: French 240-level or equivalent. MW 9:50-11:00, F 9:40-10:40

Certificate of Advanced Study in a Foreign Language

With the Certificate of Advanced Study in Foreign Language and Literature the College recognizes satisfactory completion of the equivalent of a minor field of specialization in the indicated language.

To learn more about the Certificate and the Statement of Intent click French.