Department of French and Italian

Prerequisite: Two courses from FRIT-F 305, F 306, F 361, F 362, F 363, F 364, F 375; or one course from FRIT-F 222, F 225, F 226, F 227, F 310, F 311 and one course from FRIT-F 305, F 306, F 361, F 362, F 363, F 364, F 375; or department consent

In this class, we will explore Francophones cultures in North America, addressing various aspects: architecture, cooking, music, folklore, literature, cinema, radio, and digital arts. From the colonial times (Nouvelle-France and Louisiane) until the contemporary period, we will study cultural productions as shaped by the specific conditions of the French-speaking communities (Acadiens, Canadiens français, Créoles, Franco-Ontariens, Québécois, etc.): their experience as minorities on their continent, in their country and (sometimes) even in their province; their relationships with a great variety of other groups (Native Americans, British, Métis, Protestants, etc.); their perspectives from a position between traditional customs (Catholicism, French, ) and present projects (open to a Global World). Film showings are organized on Mondays 6:-8 pm (Libraries Screening Room: Wells 048). The course blends lectures and reading on film history and cultural context with close analysis of exemplary films from different eras. Films will not be viewed in class in their entirety; however, we will frequently watch and analyze key excerpts from the films in class.

FRIT-F 460    #28809     (3)     MW    12:45P-2:00P    SY 004      Prof. Vincent Bouchard

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