WN 2022 | FRENCH 270 - French and Francophone Literature and Culture | Section 002 - Life in France during the German Occupation

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FRENCH 270 - French and Francophone Literature and Culture

Winter 2022, Section 002 - Life in France during the German Occupation

Instruction Mode: Section 002 is In Person (see other Sections below)

Subject: French (FRENCH)

Department: LSA Romance Languages & Literatures

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Credits:

Requirements & Distribution:

Waitlist Capacity:

unlimited

Consent:

With permission of instructor.

Enforced Prerequisites:

FRENCH 235 or RCLANG 320 (completed with a minimum grade of C- or better).

Repeatability:

May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit(s). May be elected more than once in the same term.

Primary Instructor:

Meyer, Kathy

Start/End Date:

Full Term 1/5/22 - 4/19/22 (see other Sections below)

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Description

“History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, however, if faced with courage, need not be lived again.” -Maya Angelou

“We learn from history that we don’t learn from history!” -Desmond Tutu

What happened in France in the 1940’s during the German Occupation? How did this tumultuous time shape French identity and politics and what comparisons can we make with the present? In this course, we will examine life in France during World War II, the experiences of individuals from various groups (refugees, members of the Resistance, etc. ) living in France and in the French colonies and the choices they made. After acquiring a deeper understanding of this period, we will make comparisons with recent events. What lessons can we take from that period of history to better understand the rise in nationalism in several countries around the world? What correlations can we make with reactions to world events like the Covid pandemic?

Course Requirements:

Students will read excerpts, short stories, poems and analyze various pieces of propaganda. We will also view video and film excerpts as well as a few full length films. Requirements include class preparation (and active participation in class discussions), an oral presentation, short writing assignments, and a final video project. Taught entirely in French with an emphasis on collaboration, group work and class discussions.

Schedule

FRENCH 270 - French and Francophone Literature and Culture

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Section:

001 (REC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

28855

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Open

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

11:30AM - 1:00PM

B113 MLB

1/5/22 - 4/19/22

Section:

002 (REC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

25171

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Open

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

10:00AM - 11:30AM

B113 MLB

1/5/22 - 4/19/22

Section:

003 (REC)

Instruction Mode:

Hybrid

Class No:

34600

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Open

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

1:00PM - 2:30PM

7603 HH

1/5/22 - 4/19/22

Section:

004 (REC)

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Hybrid

Class No:

34601

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Open

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

MWF

9:00AM - 10:00AM

2462 MH

1/5/22 - 4/19/22

Section:

005 (REC)

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Hybrid

Class No:

37601

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Open

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

2:30PM - 4:00PM

2407 MH

1/5/22 - 4/19/22

Note: topic title: The Enlightenment and its Discontents

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