FR 566SEM - Literature, Subjectivity and Society

In this seminar, we explore the relationship between modern French-language literature writ large and its cultural and societal contexts. Specifically, we look at how works of varied genres relate to, evoke, or subvert notions of subjectivity and autonomy in various spaces of the world. We also study how the production of such literature involves the overlap of varied discourses and aesthetic systems, and its connections to questions such as citizenship, disability, gender, race, and sexuality. Typical assignments include course discussion, response papers, presentations, and a final paper. The course is conducted in French; no final exam is given.

Credits: 3