Littérature-Monde
X19.9403
/ $390
FALL 2009
Continuing Education:
Foreign Languages, Translation, and Interpreting
This course explores the works of many overlooked, prize-winning, French-speaking writers from Africa, Maghreb, Quebec, and the Caribbean, and analyzes the impact of the Littérature-Monde on the French literary world. By examining the style and content of the literary works introduced in this course, students become familiar with both the culture and the politics of many French-speaking countries and acquire a better understanding of European history. Class discussions focus on identity, exile, tradition and modernity, and rural versus urban culture. The course allows students to enhance their reading skills and to discuss current issues. Course content changes every semester.
Counts toward the certificate. Required textbooks are listed according to course number and are available at Shakespeare and Co., 716 Broadway at Washington Place.
This course is also scheduled for:
Related Subject Areas: Foreign Languages, Literature, French
Course Materials
Section 1
Monday 2:15pm-3:55pm
September 21 - December 14
12 Sessions
Instructor:
Annie Heminway
Location: Midtown Center, 11 W 42 St
Section 2
Wednesday 8:00am-9:40am
September 23 - December 16
12 Sessions
Instructor:
Annie Heminway
Location: Midtown Center, 11 W 42 St
