FRNCH-240 Maghreb Literature in French: Traditions and Modernity

This course provides an introduction to North-African literature written in French, through texts of authors who have emigrated to France. From the Algerian War to the Banlieue Riots, this course explores the following themes: colonialism and postcolonialism, bilingualism, cultural and national identity, secularism and religion, gender and sexual identity, literary identity and authority. Authors include: Sebbar, Mokeddem, Begag, Ben Jelloun, and Slimani. Counts toward the concentration.

Maximum Enrollment

Standard Course (40)

Credits

1

Prerequisite

FRNCH-200, appropriate score on placement exam, or consent of instructor

Notes

Taught in French.