FREN257

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FREN257

Paris and Its Representations: Realities and Fantasies FREN257 SP

Crosslistings: COL 256

Not Currently Offered

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 ever-changing 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

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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