Politics in Francophone Lit
Politics and Delusion in Francophone Literature How does politics shape identity? What roles have politics played in shaping the French Caribbean culture and imagination, and how have they impacted people and landscapes? Are these policies challenged? By whom? In this seminar we’ll explore such questions by reading, writing about, and discussing several francophone novels. We will focus on the significance of historical experiences such as colonization, departmentalization, and dictatorship through themes of alienation, assimilation, and emancipation. The analysis of these imagined or experienced accounts by Césaire, Chamoiseau, Chauvet and Juminer will help us further understand notions of power, privilege, and justice. No knowledge of French is required.
Politics and Delusion in Francophone Literature How does politics shape identity? What roles have politics played in shaping the French Caribbean culture and imagination, and how have they impacted people and landscapes? Are these policies challenged? By whom? In this seminar we’ll explore such questions by reading, writing about, and discussing several francophone novels. We will focus on the significance of historical experiences such as colonization, departmentalization, and dictatorship through themes of alienation, assimilation, and emancipation. The analysis of these imagined or experien …Read more
Very Easy. She gave everyone in the class a 100% to my knowledge. Very relaxed. Nice FYS to ease yourself into college life. Nice guest speakers to advise you how to write college essays. Not really relevant but no FYS is. Sainte Claire is lovely. She is a kind grader and a kinder person. She enjoys what she teaches and it shows.