RockhuRst univeRsity 2012–2014 catalog

with Catholicism, diverse traditions and perspectivesmay also be represented, particularly whenselections are made from contemporary works.(Also offered in Paris on demand.) Prerequisite:FR 3150 or approval of instructor.FR 3871. Immigration Literature and Culture inContemporary France (in Translation) (3)Exploring a variety of themes (identity and lifebetween two worlds, traditions and tensions,cultural celebration and conflict), this course willfocus on literature about the lives of immigrantsand/or their families in contemporary France.Films and supplemental materials used to enhanceunderstanding of respective cultures. May at timesbe offered concurrently with FR 3872. (LTII,GPR)FR 3872. Immigration Literature and Culture inContemporary France (3)Exploring a variety of themes (identity and lifebetween two worlds, traditions and tensions,cultural celebration and conflict), this course willfocus on literature about the lives of immigrantsand/or their families in contemporary France.Films and supplemental materials used to enhanceunderstanding of respective cultures. May at timesbe offered concurrently with FR 3871. Prerequisite:FR 3100 or instructor approval. (LTII, GPR)FR 3873. Senegalese Literature and Culture (3)An introduction to contemporary literature ofSenegal, including several genres, such as the shortstory, the novel, and poetry, as well as culture,including contemporary film, music, cuisine,religion, fashion, etc. Some historical and politicalbackground will be examined in order to beable to understand the literature and culture incontext, and the cultural aspects, including film,will illuminate the literature studied, the focus ofthe course. Literary selections may vary, but willnormally include authors such as Mariama Bâ,Aminata Sow Fall, Khadi Fall, Aminata Maïga Kâ,Mariama Ndoye, Anne Piette, Ousmane Sembène,and Léopold Sédar Senghor. Prerequisite: FR 2150or instructor approval. (LTII)FR 3880. The Comedies of Molière (3)Study in French of the major works of Molière.Background information, reception of the playsand literary criticism will be taken into consideration.Creative exercises and scenes from the playwill be performed both informally and formally.Prerequisite: FR 3100 or approval of instructor.FR 3889. French Short Story (3)This course familiarizes the student with some ofthe masterpieces of the French short story throughan introductory analysis of a variety of narratives.The development of character, plot, setting, andtheme are studied and compared. Conceptions,techniques and styles of writers such as Aymé,Camus, Carrier, Colette, Daudet, Flaubert, Giraudoux,Ionesco, Maupassant, Maurois, Perrault,Simenon and Yourcenar will be examined. Selectionsmay vary; authors from the francophoneworld may be included. Prerequisite: FR 2150 orinstructor approval. (LTII)FR 3890. French Women and Literature (3)A survey of the French writings of representativemajor women authors from the 12th centurythrough the present day. Awareness of the traditionof writings in French by women and their literaryaccomplishments is gained and common themesand concerns are considered. Prerequisite: FR 3150or approval of instructor. (LTII)FR 4200. Survey of French Literature I (3)A survey of literature from the 12th through the17th century. Sustained discussion of the worksstudied in French. Prerequisite: FR 3150 orapproval of instructor. (LTII)FR 4250. Survey of French Literature II (3)A survey of French literature from the 18th centurythrough the present day. Prerequisite: FR3150 or approval of instructor. (LTII)FR 4300. Nineteenth Century French Novel (3)Study of the novels of major 19th century authorssuch as Balzac, Flaubert, Stendhal and Zola withoral and written response in French. Continuedattention to language skills. Some film versions invideo of the novels studied may be viewed. Prerequisite:FR 3150 or approval of instructor. (LTII)FR 4350. Contemporary French Novel (3)Study of the novels of major 20th century authorssuch as Mauriac, Bernanos, Malraux, St. Exupéry,Camus, Sartre, Duras and Sarraute. Selections mayvary. Discussion and creative writing in French aswell as presentations of parts of the novels. Somefilm versions in video of the novels studied maybe viewed. Prerequisite: FR 3150 or approval ofinstructor. (LTII)FR 4800. Contemporary French Theater (3)Study of the plays of major 20th century authorssuch as Claudel, Cocteau, Giraudoux, Sartre,Camus, Anouilh, Genet, Jarry, Artaud, Beckettand Ionesco. Selections may vary. Discussion andcreative writing in French as well as presentationsof parts of the plays. Some film versions in video ofthe plays studied may be viewed. Prerequisite:FR 3150 or approval of instructor. (LTII)FR 4940. Senior Capstone (3)Independent or collaborative research into majorfocus area; written/oral/artistic/presentationsrequired to demonstrate mastery of major areaof study and good level of language proficiency.Required to fulfill major.FR 4970. Paris Internship (3)Opportunities for students to apply their educationby working in career fields related to French.Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.102