French and Francophone Studies in Paris

Eligibility

Students who will have sophomore, junior, or senior status in the 2014-15 academic year are encouraged to apply. Prerequisite: French 204 or above by spring term 2015. The director reserves the right to require additional study in French before departure.

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Course of Study, 18 Credits

Students enroll in three of the four courses for a total of 18 credits. (All students enroll in French 249 or 349.) All courses count toward the Cultural Studies track of the French major, the Certificate of Advanced Study in French, and the French & Francophone Studies concentration; 208 and 249/349 also count toward the literature track of the French & Francophone Studies major; 246, 248,  and 249/349) count toward the Concentration in French and Francophone Studies. French 246 counts toward the Art History major (post-1800 requirement).

FRENCH 208-07: Cultural Themes (6 Credits)

Focusing on topics of current interest in French society, French 208-07 is designed to help students gain ease and proficiency in spoken and written French. While providing some focused work on language skills, emphasis will be placed on cultural issues, often drawing on current events. The course will be taught and supervised by local instructors.
Instructor: French faculty

FRENCH 246-07: City of Wonders: Paris in the Arts (6 Credits)

Home of some of the finest and best known museums in the world, Paris has long been recognized as a center for artistic activity. Students will have the opportunity to study French art of the last two centuries on site. In-class lectures and discussions will be complemented by guided visits to the unparalleled collections of the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, the Centre Pompidou, local art galleries, and other appropriate destinations.
Instructor: French faculty

FRENCH 248-07: Representations of Islam in France (6 Credits)

In this course, students will explore the historical, cultural, social, and religious traces of Islam as they have been woven over time into the modern fabric of French society. Through images drawn from film, photography, television, and museum displays, they will discover the important role this cultural contact zone has played in the French experience. The course will take advantage of the resources of the city of Paris and will include excursions to museums as well as cultural and religious centers.
Instructor: French faculty

FRENCH 249-07/349-07: Hybrid Paris (6 Credits)

Through literature, cultural texts, and experiential learning in the city, this course will explore the development of both the “Frenchness” and the hybridity that constitute contemporary Paris. Immigrant cultures, notably Moroccan, will also be highlighted. Plays, music, and visits to cultural sites will complement the readings.
Instructor: Cathy Yandell