FFS 305 - Francophone Cultures of the World.

A sophomore-level course in any literature or consent of instructor; proficiency in French is not required. (3) H.

Readings in Francophone texts of the African, Asian, Caribbean, Middle Eastern and North American regions where French is spoken; emphasis on literary, philosophical, historical and cultural backgrounds. Cross-cultural issues, plural identities, representations of the other, and gender issues viewed through the eyes of such writers as Benjellous, Brulotte, Césaire, Colimon-Hall, Condé, Djebar, Dracius, Fanon, Kamanda, duy Khiêm, Tati Loutard, Roy, Saint-Martin, Sembène, Serhane and Warner-Vieyra. May be repeated to a total of six credits when subject matter varies.