FREN 375 - Franco-Arab Encounters

FC ARHU CD

4 credits
This course examines the history of contact between France and the Arab world in literature, visual art, and film. Beginning in the 18th century and progressing to the postcolonial era, we will investigate such topics as Antoine Galland’s translations of 1,001 Nights, Napoleon’s invasion of Egypt, the Algerian War of Independence, and the experience of “beur” communities in contemporary France. Key to the course is Edward Said’s theory of Orientalism, which we will both unpack and complicate. Figures of study include Eugène Delacroix, Albert Camus, Kemal Daoud, Assia Djebar, Leïla Sebbar, Gillo Pontecorvo, and Riad Sattouf. Readings and discussions in English.

Prerequisites: CMPL 200.

This course is cross-listed with CMPL-375