2020-21 Academic Catalog

Why is “la joie de vivre” inseparable from the idea French culture? Recognizing that there are as many definitions of what constitutes “la joie de vivre” as there are French speakers in the world, this course will explore and interrogate various approaches to defining--and living--the good life. Philosophers, writers, podcasts, videos, and songs will inform our analyses, from Montaigne to the present. Prerequisite: One course beyond French 204