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FREN257
Paris and its Representations: Realities and Fantasies
FREN257 SP
Crosslistings: COL 256
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times |
|---|
| 1 | 20 | 3 | Times: M.W.... 2:40PM-4:00PM; |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:00:40 EST 1998
)
This course investigates some of the myths and realities of
Paris. Starting from an analysis of Paris in late 19th
century novels and paintings, we will explore the shifting
perceptions of the city during the 20th century in fiction,
poetry, photography, painting and film. We will focus on
such themes as the role of history in the structuring of the
city, the importance of architecture in the everchanging
social fabric and the recurrent opposition between the city
and its suburbs. Students will be asked to attend various
screenings and slide presentations.
MAJOR READINGS
Guy de Maupassant, BEL-AMI
Leo Malet, BROUILLARD AU PONT DE TOLBIAC
Patrick Modian, PLACE DE L'ETOILE
Jean Rolin, ZONES
Among other writers and artists, we will study texts by
Baudelaire, Balzac, Breton and Sebbar; paintings by Manet,
Degas, Dufy and Delaunay; photographs by Cartier-Bresson,
Brassai and Doisneau as well as films by Varda, Rohmer and
Polanski.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
This course is
intended for students who have completed a French course
numbered 215 or higher, preferably 223 or 224.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting
or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the
first class, they will be dropped from the class list.
NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form
to the Registrar's office.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA RLIT
Prerequisites:
None
- Section 01
- Poisson, C
- Times: M.W.... 2:40PM- 4:00PM;
- Grading Mode: Mixed
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 2, Jr: 2, So: 2, Fr: 0
- Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-03-1998
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