FREN0226A-S25
Dystopian Visions
Dystopian Visions in French and Francophone Culture
Contemporary popular culture is captivated by dystopian imagery. From post-apocalyptic worlds and environmental disaster to totalitarian regimes and the rise of malevolent artificial intelligence, dystopian tropes are ubiquitous in many forms of media. In this course, we will explore representations of dystopia in French and Francophone cultures through the study of a diverse archive of film, fiction, video games and visual art. After a brief overview of utopian thought originating in the Renaissance and the Enlightenment period, students will learn about the historical and sociopolitical context of dystopian representation in French from the end of the nineteenth century to the present. In addition, the course will emphasize the development of written and oral expression in French to facilitate the transition between introductory and advanced-level classes.
Contemporary popular culture is captivated by dystopian imagery. From post-apocalyptic worlds and environmental disaster to totalitarian regimes and the rise of malevolent artificial intelligence, dystopian tropes are ubiquitous in many forms of media. In this course, we will explore representations of dystopia in French and Francophone cultures through the study of a diverse archive of film, fiction, video games and visual art. After a brief overview of utopian thought originating in the Renaissance and the Enlightenment period, students will learn about the historical and sociopolitical context of dystopian representation in French from the end of the nineteenth century to the present. In addition, the course will emphasize the development of written and oral expression in French to facilitate the transition between introductory and advanced-level classes.
- Term:
- Spring 2025
- Location:
- Le Chateau 110(CHT 110)
- Schedule:
- 11:15am-12:05pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Feb 10, 2025 to May 12, 2025)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Course Modality:
- In-Person
- Instructors:
- Peter Tarjanyi
- Subject:
- French
- Department:
- French
- Division:
- Languages
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- CMP EUR LIT LNG
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- FREN0226B-S25 *
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22321
- Subject Code:
- FREN
- Course Number:
- 0226
- Section Identifier:
- A