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)
January 11:
Drop this course (100% refund, no W recorded; after this date, W's are recorded)
January 11:
Process a complete drop (90% refund, no W recorded; after this date, W's are recorded)
January 12:
Process a complete withdrawal (90% refund, W recorded)
January 12:
Withdraw from this course (100% refund, W recorded)
January 13:
Add this course
January 13:
Last day to change to or from audit
January 19:
Process a complete withdrawal (75% refund, W recorded)
January 19:
Withdraw from this course (75% refund, W recorded)
January 26:
Process a complete withdrawal (50% refund, W recorded)
January 26:
Withdraw from this course (50% refund, W recorded)
February 2:
Process a complete withdrawal (25% refund, W recorded)
February 2:
Withdraw from this course (25% refund, W recorded)
February 23:
Withdraw from this course (0% refund, W recorded)
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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.
