GSFS0332A-F18
Body Politics & French Fiction
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Body Politics in Francophone Fictions
How do political, social, and cultural forces shape women’s experience of and beliefs about their own bodies? In this course we will analyze the social construction of women’s bodies through the very intimate lens of the family in contemporary Francophone fictions. We will see that personal power weighs as much as institutional and disciplinary powers on the degree of control young women retain over their bodies. Students will also learn to define and analyze the historical, political and socio-cultural conditions surrounding these representations. Authors will include Duras, Beti, Condé, Lahens, and Marouane. (FREN 0221) 3 hrs. lect.
How do political, social, and cultural forces shape women’s experience of and beliefs about their own bodies? In this course we will analyze the social construction of women’s bodies through the very intimate lens of the family in contemporary Francophone fictions. We will see that personal power weighs as much as institutional and disciplinary powers on the degree of control young women retain over their bodies. Students will also learn to define and analyze the historical, political and socio-cultural conditions surrounding these representations. Authors will include Duras, Beti, Condé, Lahens, and Marouane. (FREN 0221) 3 hrs. lect.
- Term:
- Fall 2018
- Location:
- Le Chateau 003(CHT 003)
- Schedule:
- 2:50pm-4:05pm on Monday, Wednesday (Sep 11, 2018 to Dec 7, 2018)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Linsey Sainte-Claire
- Subject:
- Gender Sexuality &Fem. Studies
- Department:
- PrgGender/Sexuality/Fem. Study
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AMR CMP LIT LNG
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- FREN0332A-F18 *
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92604
- Subject Code:
- GSFS
- Course Number:
- 0332
- Section Identifier:
- A