Spring 2014

From Astérix to Houellebecq: Translating Contemporary French

Listed in: French, as FREN-314

Faculty

Laure A. Katsaros (Section 01)

Description

This course aims at improving the students' knowledge of the contemporary French language and of contemporary French society through translation. We will draw from a wide variety of sources, such as fiction, poetry, film, songs, press articles, graphic novels and advertising, to gain a better understanding of idiomatic French and of the translation process. Conducted in French.

Requisite: FREN 207 or 208 or the equivalent. Spring semester. Professor Katsaros.

If Overenrolled: Priority given to French Majors, and then by seniority.

Cost: $40.00 ?

FREN 314 - L/D

Section 01
Tu 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM CHAP 101
Th 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM CHAP 101

This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.

ISBN Title Publisher Author(s) Comment Book Store Price
La Seiche Points Seuil Maryline Desbiolles Amherst Books TBD
L'Etranger de Camus Gallimard Jeunesse Jacques Ferrandez Amherst Books TBD
Kiffe kiffe demain J'ai lu Faiza Guene Amherst Books TBD
Extension du domaie de la lutte Livre de poche Michel Houellebecq Amherst Books TBD
Asterix et Cleopatre Hachette Uderzo et Goscinny Amherst Books TBD

These books are available locally at Amherst Books.

Offerings

2024-25: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Spring 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Spring 2022