This course explores and explodes cultural stereotypes while examining some of the social and cultural phenomena that many associate most strongly with France. Topics may include language and identity; love and romance; food and fashion; wars and revolutions; and cultural imperialism.
Grading Options:
Optional; see degree guide or catalog for degree requirements
Process a complete drop (100% refund, no W recorded)
October 4:
Drop this course (100% refund, no W recorded; after this date, W's are recorded)
October 4:
Process a complete drop (90% refund, no W recorded; after this date, W's are recorded)
October 5:
Process a complete withdrawal (90% refund, W recorded)
October 5:
Withdraw from this course (100% refund, W recorded)
October 6:
Add this course
October 6:
Last day to change to or from audit
October 12:
Process a complete withdrawal (75% refund, W recorded)
October 12:
Withdraw from this course (75% refund, W recorded)
October 19:
Process a complete withdrawal (50% refund, W recorded)
October 19:
Withdraw from this course (50% refund, W recorded)
October 26:
Process a complete withdrawal (25% refund, W recorded)
October 26:
Withdraw from this course (25% refund, W recorded)
November 16:
Withdraw from this course (0% refund, W recorded)
November 16:
Change grading option for this course
You can't drop your last class using the "Add/Drop" menu in DuckWeb. Go to the “Completely Withdraw from Term/University” link to begin the complete withdrawal process. If you need assistance with a complete drop or a complete withdrawal, please contact the Office of Academic Advising, 101 Oregon Hall, 541-346-3211 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday). If you are attempting to completely withdraw after business hours, and have difficulty, please contact the Office of Academic Advising the next business day.
Expanded Course Description
This course explores and explodes cultural stereotypes associated with France. Particular attention will be paid to questioning the variety of legacies France has bequeathed to the rest of the world. Topics may include: French language and identity; love and romance; food; fashion; cinema; wars and revolutions; France and its former colonies; francophobia and francophilia. This course satisfies the UO Core requirements for Arts and Letters (Group 1 Arts and Letters) and Global Perspectives requirements.