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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.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92604
Subject Code:
GSFS
Course Number:
0332
Section Identifier:
A

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GSFS 0332

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Fall 2018

GSFS0332A-F18 Lecture (Sainte-Claire)