FREN 478 - The Algerian Camus

Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 3 hours
Attribute: 3HU, CD

Albert Camus’ socio-cultural belonging in Algeria was different from his relation to Metropolitan France. The Algerian space and society to which he related was constituted of a mosaic of European races and a huge indigenous majority. Algeria, according to him, remained his source of inspiration, while the “Metropole” was a place of exile. This course will examine selected essays and fiction of Camus to show that in order to come to grips with his personality and work, a full understanding of his “Algerianity” is essential. Enrollment Limit: 25.
Instructor: A. Yedes
Prerequisites & Notes
Two courses at the 300-level beyond 301