Spring 2011

Introduction to French Literature and Culture

Listed in: French, as FREN-07

Faculty

Jay L. Caplan (Section 01)

Description

Through class discussion, debates, and frequent short papers, students develop effective skills in self-expression, analysis, and interpretation. Literary texts, articles on current events, and films are studied within the context of the changing structures of French society and France’s complex relationship to its recent past. Assignments include both creative and analytic approaches to writing. Some grammar review as necessary, as well as work on understanding spoken French using video materials. Highly recommended for students planning to study abroad.

Requisite: French 05, or completion of AP French, or four years of secondary school French in a strong program. Fall and spring semesters. Fall-Professor Hewitt. Spring-Professor Caplan.

FREN 07 - L/D

Section 01
M 02:00 PM - 03:20 PM CHAP 205
W 02:00 PM - 03:20 PM CHAP 205

ISBN Title Publisher Author(s) Comment Book Store Price
Contrastes (bundle) Pearson & Prentice Hall Rochat Bundle includes text, workbook, dictionary Amherst Books TBD
L'Amant Amherst Books TBD
La Peste Amherst Books TBD
Le Chef d'oeuvre inconnu Amherst Books TBD

These books are available locally at Amherst Books.

Offerings

2024-25: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022