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.
Standard Course (40)
Credits
1
Prerequisite
FRNCH-200, appropriate score on placement exam, or consent of instructor
Notes
Taught in French.