FREN 455 - Le crime au féminin

FC ARHU CD

4 credits
Through a vigorous examination of judicial archives, visual images, ethnographic and literary texts, students will investigate women involved in crimes throughout French history. From Catherine Montvoisin, also known as “La Voisin”, accused of having poisoned and killed over 1000 people under Louis XIV, to the unnamed Vodou priestesses executed for witchcraft during the Haitian Revolution, students will compare popular stereotypes with authentic documents, in order to restore the voices of these women.
Prerequisites & Notes: Two 300-level courses beyond 301.
Does this course require off campus field trips? Yes