FREN 378 - Women Remembering, Remembering Women: Writing the Self in the Maghreb

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4HU, CD, WADV

Students will discover the abundant French texts from the Maghreb by focusing on the place of women in the literary tradition (as well as their role as autonomous social agents within their society). Women writers have emerged at the forefront of the movement to restore to North African women proper recognition in the study of their history, society and culture. Considering Maghrebi women autobiographical expression, students will be exposed to a variety of genres that French ?text? encompasses, including poetry, short story, music, film, cartoons, and even blogs. Students will unveil numerous themes ranging from the colonial to the postcolonial. Taught in French. Prerequisites and notes: French 301, 309, or 321.

Enrollment Limit: 15
Instructor: Staff