FRN-308 The French Speaking World

Prerequisite: a course in French numbered 214 or greater
Through authentic documents and multimedia, short excerpts of literature and movies from French-speaking countries around the world, this course examines the birth and evolution of the cultural, linguistic, and political concept of “F/francophonie”. We will analyze similarities and differences in the French-speaking world today through a comparison of the varieties of French being spoken, the lifestyles of the individuals and groups that compose the ‘francosphère’ and their cultural productions. 4 credits.