French: African Literature and Cinema
X19.9410
/ $495
SPRING 2010
Continuing Education:
Foreign Languages, Translation, and Interpreting
Explore some of the major issues in contemporary Africa through its literature and cinema. Discover how African writers and filmmakers portray their society and how their works impact historical, political, and social challenge. Read novels by African writers and articles from online African newspapers and analyze and discuss them in depth, all in French. Learning French through African literature and cinema is a great way to be exposed to French history from the colonial period to the present time, to better understand the social upheavals in France today, and to be more cognizant of the social and political landscape when traveling or working in African countries.
This advanced-level course counts toward the certificate.
This course is applicable toward:
Related Subject Areas: Film Studies, Foreign Languages, Literature, French
Course Materials
Section 1
Tuesday 6:00pm-7:55pm
February 9 - May 4
12 Sessions
Instructor:
Annie Heminway
Location: Midtown Center, 11 W 42 St
