FREN346

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Worlds of Wonder and Terror: Children's Literature

French and Italian College of Liberal Arts

Course Subject Code

FREN

Course Number

346

Status

Active

Course Attributes

BHUM: GenEd-Breadth/Humanities, CEA: ProgCLA-CEA and Au Pair, EMFR: Major-French Elective, MFRE: Major-French, ENFR: Minor-French Elective, NFRE: Minor-French/Francophone Study

Course Short Title

Worlds of Wonder and Terror

Course Long Title

Worlds of Wonder and Terror: Children's Literature

Course Description

Provides a broad introduction to the rich traditions of texts written for children in French. Materials covered in class may include picture books, fables, folklore, fantasy and realistic fiction from the classics to the most innovative texts. How do these texts represent the world of adults and the world of children? What cultural norms and values do they seek to reflect, promote or challenge? In particular, how do attitudes towards gender, class and race shift through the ages and across Francophone cultures? Oral and written assignments enhance student's creativity and sharpen analytical skills.

Min

4

Repeatable

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Course Restrictions

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